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IN-DEPTH: India–China Tug of War Over Maldives Highlights New-Age Geopolitics in Indian Ocean

The advent of a Chinese research vessel with advanced spying capabilities is causing concern for India, neighbor to the tiny archipelago nation.
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IN-DEPTH: India–China Tug of War Over Maldives Highlights New-Age Geopolitics in Indian Ocean
Maldives' president Mohamed Muizzu looks on after reading the oath during his inauguration ceremony in Male on November 17, 2023. Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP via Getty Images
Venus Upadhayaya
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NEW DELHI—The Maldives is set to host a Chinese survey and research vessel with advanced surveillance capabilities. The planned port call of the Xiang Yang Hong 03 has triggered concerns in India, a giant neighbor to both the tiny archipelago nation and China.

Experts say it’s indicative of new-age geopolitics characterized by the ideological polarity between Beijing and New Delhi.

Venus Upadhayaya
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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