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    The Eastern Window: New Maldives President represents a diplomatic challenge for India 

    Maldives' new pro-China President might grant greater access to the Indian Ocean to Chinese vessels. But he has to be careful about upsetting India which is a close neighbour instead of pleasing distant China. Besides, Beijing which is battling an economic slide is no more in a generous mood

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    October 03, 2023 / 10:03 IST
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