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Maldives pro-China ruling party tipped to win election

Maldives’ geographical positioning near crucial sea lanes is important for China's energy supplies. China has been leveraging its economic muscle to court successive Maldivian administrations to consolidate its influence over the island nation

MALE (Reuters) -- The Maldives' ruling party is set to win a two-thirds majority in Sunday's parliamentary election, local media said, a result likely

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzus political party won 70 seats and secured a "super majority" in parliamentary elections, seen as a strong endorsement of his pro-Beijing foreign policy, as both India and China closely watched the polls amidst regional power dynamics in the archipelago nation,

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Maldives President Muizzus Peoples National Congress victory in parliamentary elections strengthens pro-China stance, raising concerns for Maldives-India relations. Chinas growing influence poses challenges for Indias strategic interests in the region.

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Male: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzus party secured a "supermajority" in Parliament by winning over 60 seats in Sundays crucial parliamentary election, seen as a litmus test for the pro-Beijing...

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