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Context:

Exiled Maldives opposition leader Mohammed Nashid has accused China of seizing land in Maldives and also undermining its sovereignty

What are the accusations?

The leader has voiced his concerns over the increasing Chinese presence in Maldives
He has accused that Chinese interests had leased around 16 islets and were constructing ports and other infrastructure there.
He is also concerned over Maldive’s foreign debt owed to China and fears that the country being unable to repay its loans, could end up providing more land and infrastructure to China