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7. The Maritime Silk Road and China–Maldives Relations

Author : Srikanth Kondapalli

Published in: China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative and South Asia

Publisher: Springer Singapore

Abstract

Maldives occupies a crucial place in China’s 2013 Maritime Silk Road Initiative (MSRI) given the country’s geostrategic location in the Indian Ocean. Chinese policymakers, academics, and media commentators have recently highlighted the need for China to participate actively in the Indian Ocean and develop a robust relationship with Maldives in order to protect its resource flows and position itself for power transition in the region. China has stepped up contacts with Maldives and is actively pursuing the MSRI plan of laying down dual-use infrastructure projects in the region. This chapter argues that Chinese relations with Maldives are expanding and that this is reflected in high-level visits, the provision of aid and loans, the construction of infrastructure projects like the strategic iHavan project, the expansion of tourism, and free-trade talks.

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Li Lei argues that given several advantages that Shanghai enjoys, viz., internationalization, overall competitiveness, and innovation, the city should be considered a bridgehead for the Silk Road initiative. See ““21 世纪海上丝绸之路”的上海机遇” (“‘21 shiji hanshang sichouzhilu’ de shanghaijiyu”) [Shanghai’s opportunity in the twenty-first-century Maritime Silk Road] 文汇报 [Wenhui Bao], November 26, 2014: 1–2. Huang Maoxing and Li Peng argue that, on the other hand, Fujian province has several advantages in developing the MSR. See “福建积极融入21世纪海上丝绸之路建设的现实基础与战略方向” (“Fujian jiji jinru 21shiji haishang sichouzhihlu jianshe de1 xianshi jichu yu zhanlue fangxiang”) [Fujian’s active integration into the twenty-first century: The strategic direction and real basis of constructing the Silk Road] 福建论坛·人文社会科学版 [Fujian Forum: Humanities and Social Sciences], no. 7 (2015): 160–166. For Yang Jiuyan et al., Guangdong province is a more appropriate location for facilitating the MSR. See “广东在海上丝绸之路形成和发展中地位与作用” (Guangdong zai Hanshangsichouzhilu xingcheng he fazhanzhong diwei yu zuoyong) [Role of Guangdong in developing the MSR] 广东造船 [Guangdong Shipbuilding] 3, no. 142 (2015): 25–28.

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Zhang Wei, “印度海洋战略析论” (“Yindu Haiyang Zhanlue Xilun”) [An analysis of the Indian Ocean Strategy] 当代社科视野 [Contemporary Social Science Perspective], no. 11 (2009): 41–45; Li Yanan, “India Dreaming to be a Military Super Power,” Liberation Army Daily (June 12, 1999); Jian Hua, “The United States, Japan Want To Rope In India Which Cherishes the Dream of Becoming a Major Country,” Ta Kung Pao (June 6, 2001); and Liang Guihua, “Yinduyang shang de ‘youling,’” Xiandai Bingqi [Modern Weaponry], no. 295 (July 2003): 12–15.

Zhou Zhonghai, “Maritime Security and the Common Interests of India and China,” Frontiers of Law in China, 1, no. 3 (2006): 363–371; and Ye Hailin, “Securing SLOCs by Cooperation: China’s Perspective of Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean,” Paper presented at International Maritime Conference, National Maritime Policy Research Center, Bahria University, Karachi, Pakistan, http://iaps.cass.cn/english/Articles/showcontent.asp?id=1233.

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Cao Tianshu, “印度海洋战略对我国“海上丝绸之路”的影响” (“Yindu Haiyang Zhanlue dui Zhongguo ‘Haishangsichouzhilu’ de yingxiang”) [Influence of China’s MSR towards the Indian Ocean Strategy] 山西财经大学学报 [Journal of Shanxi University of Finance and Economics] (April 2015): 1, 12.

Shu Yuan, “论中国的环印度洋战略构想” (“Lun Zhongguo de huanyinduyang Zhanlue Gouxiang”) [On China’s Strategic Concept of Indian Ocean Rim] 中共云南省委党校学报 [Journal of Yunnan Provincial Committee School of the CPC], 15, no. 1 (January 2014): 175–177.

However, a former foreign minister of Maldives, Ahmed Naseem, argued that his country had never been part of the Silk Road before and that the MSR has other motives. See the interview with Rajiv Sharma, “Maldivian Conundrum: Will India Risk China’s Ire by Militarily Intervening in Malé?” March 16, 2015, http://www.firstpost.com/world/maldivian-conundrum-will-india-risk-chinas-ire-by-militarily-intervening-in-Malé-2155393.html. Another contrasting opinion is offered by former Vice Foreign Minister Ali Hameed who said, “Looking away from a purely economic standpoint, the Silk Road I hope will also be a platform to exchange cultural values as well as be an asset for academic and research orientated initiatives, whereby both countries can share expertise, … I believe strongly, that the time is ripe for the ancient Silk Route to be reborn again and to develop a bridge of connectivity, friendship and mutual development for China and the Maldives.” Quoted in “Maritime Silk Road to Bring Closer China-Maldives Ties: Former Maldives Senior Official,” Xinhua, June 9, 2014.

“China and Maldives,” http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/4388.html.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2005 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2005), 223.

The joint communiqué on this occasion mentioned that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the PRC. See “Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Maldives,” October 14, 1972, http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/5011.html.

For this chronology, “China and Maldives,” http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/4388.html.

“China, Maldives Sign Visa Agreement,” Xinhua, May 4, 1997.

“Maldives President Meets Vice Trade Minister Liu Shanzai,” Xinhua Domestic Service, April 25, 1998.

“The Visiting Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Calls on the President,” February 12, 2001, http://www.themaldives.com/scripts/externallink.asp?main=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv. On this occasion, the Maldivian president suggested that the Kyoto Protocol should be ratified.

“Chief of the General Staff of the People’s Liberation Army of calls on the President,” April 17, 2001, http://www.themaldives.com/scripts/externallink.asp?main=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv.

“The President felicitates the Chinese President on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Maldives and China,” The Maldives, October 14, 2002, http://www.themaldives.com/scripts/externallink.asp?main=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv.

“President Gayoom and Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Inaugurate the Fourth Phase of the Malé Housing Project,” The Maldives, May 17, 2001, http://www.themaldives.com/scripts/externallink.asp?main=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv.

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“China backs Maldives battle over rising sea level,” Haveeru, May 17, 2001, http://www.haveeru.com.mv/English.

Han Jie, “Chi Haotian Meets with Maldives Guests,” Xinhua Hong Kong Service November 12, 2001.

“Chinese Defense Minister Meets Maldivian Delegation,” Xinhua, November 12, 2001.

A.B. Mahapatra, “China Acquires a Base in Maldives against India with Some Help from Pakistan,” July 27, 2001, http://www.indiareacts.com.

“The President Identifies China’s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol,” September 4, 2002, http://www.themaldives.com/scripts/externallink.asp?main=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv.

“The President Meets the Vice Premier of the Chinese State Council,” March 29, 2004, http://www.themaldives.com/scripts/externallink.asp?main=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv.

“The Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Calls on the President,” June 13, 2004, http://www.themaldives.com/scripts/externallink.asp?main=http://www.presidencymaldives.gov.mv.

On this occasion, Li met with the Chinese staff of the Shanghai Construction Group who were involved in the construction of Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. See “Li Zhaoxing Holds Talks with Maldivian Foreign Minister,” April 2, 2005, http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/zxxx/t190336.htm.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2006 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2006), 231. When the Wenchuan earthquake hit Sichuan Province in 2008, Maldives made a donation of $50,000. See Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2009 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2009), 227.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2007 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2007), 270.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2008 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2008), 200 and China’s Foreign Affairs 2012 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2012), 205.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2010 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2010), 212.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2011 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2011), 233–234.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2012 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2012), 205.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2013 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2013), 216.

This section is based on my article at “Maritime Silk Road: Increasing Chinese Inroads into the Maldives,” IPCS, November 13, 2014, http://www.ipcs.org/article/china/maritime-silk-road-increasing-chinese-inroads-into-the-maldives-4735.html. See also Yang Yi, “Chinese President’s Visit to Enhance Ties with Maldives, Sri Lanka: Foreign Ministry,” Xinhua September 9, 2014.

Yang Yi, “China, Maldives Eye Stronger Partnership with All-Round Cooperation,” Xinhua, September 16, 2014.

The MSRI, according to Wang, means “more trade, more investment, more development, more opportunities and more friendship” for both countries. See Wang Fukang, “China and Maldives: Partners in Building Twenty-First-Century Maritime Silk Road Together,” Miadhu, January 15, 2015, http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_663304/zwjg_665342/zwbd_665378/t1228935.shtml.

Abdullah Jameel, “China-Maldives Sign MOU for Free Trade Pact,” Haveeru, September 9, 2015, http://www.haveeru.com.mv/business/62166.

A six-lane bridge connecting Malé to the airport island Hulhulé, the “China-Maldives Friendship Bridge” estimated at $100–150 million. “China-Maldives Friendship to Bridge Opportunity Gaps,” http://www.the-businessreport.com/article/china-maldives-friendship-to-bridge-opportunity-gaps.

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“Maldives Gov’t Targets Special Economic Zones, Eyes Trade with China,” Xinhua, June 5, 2014.

“Li Yuanchao to Attend 3rd China-South Asia Expo and 23rd China Kunming Import and Export Fair,” June 9, 2015, http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjdt_665385/wsrc_665395/t1271758.shtml.

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Teddy Ng, “Maldives Supports China’s Plan for ‘Maritime Silk Road,’” South China Morning Post, September 16, 2014.

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“Chinese Envoy Sees Expanded China-Maldives Economic Cooperation,” Xinhua, October 28, 2014.

“Chinese Envoy Sees Expanded China-Maldives Economic Cooperation,” Xinhua, July 21, 2014; and Bi Mingxin, “Maldives Supports China’s Plan for ‘Maritime Silk Road,’” Xinhua, September 13, 2014.

Faisal’s interview by Yin Yeping, “Maldives Ambassador Talks Cultural Exchange,” Global Times, February 8, 2015, http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/906611.shtml.

Seema Guha, “China Widens Maldives Reach as India Falls Behind,” The Quint, August 8, 2015, http://www.thequint.com/world/2015/08/08/china-widens-maldvies-reach-as-india-falls-behind-2. On the limitations in the democratic experiment in Maldives, see Azra Naseem, “Keeping Up with the Authoritarians,” Dhivehi Sitee, September 2, 2015, http://www.dhivehisitee.com/executive/keeping-up-with-the-authoritarians.

The anti-Indian rhetoric of some parties in Maldives and China’s new role in the island nation is said to be the basis for Prime Minister Modi’s Indian Ocean diplomacy recently, when he skipped Malé but went to Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and Mauritius. See Darshana M. Baruah, “Modi’s Trip and China’s Islands: The Battle for the Indian Ocean,” The Diplomat, March 11, 2015, http://thediplomat.com/2015/03/modis-trip-and-chinas-islands-the-battle-for-the-indian-ocean. It is also said that under Indian influence the Addu Summit of the SAARC had insisted on “institutionalization” of the SAARC instead of expanding it with new members (like China).

Anand Kumar, “Chinese Engagement with the Maldives: Impact on Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region,” Strategic Analysis, 36, no. 2 (2012).

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Eva Abdullah, one of the 14 parliament members who opposed the amendment, was cited as saying that this measure would lead to Maldives becoming a colony of China. Zachary Keck, “Get Ready: China Could Build New Artificial Islands Near India,” National Interest, July 29, 2015, http://www.nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/get-ready-china-could-build-new-artificial-islands-near-13446.

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Quoted by Azra Naseem, “From Maldives, With Love,” Dhivehi Sitee, April 26, 2012, http://www.dhivehisitee.com/executive//maldives-%E2%99%A5-china.

“Threat of a Coup with the Assistance of Mercenaries Is Still Imminent—Vice President,” Miadhu, January, 13, 2013.

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Hong cited at “Spokesman: China to Continue to Aid Maldives,” Global Times, December 10, 2014, http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/896022.shtml.

“China and Maldives.”

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2012 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2012), 205.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Policy Planning, China’s Foreign Affairs 2013 (Beijing: World Affairs Press, 2013), 216.

“Chinese Dominated Tourism Sector Evolves to Offer More Choice,” http://www.the-businessreport.com/article/chinese-dominated-tourism-sector-evolves-to-offer-more-choice; and Yin Yeping, “Maldives Ambassador talks cultural exchange,” Global Times, February 8, 2015, http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/906611.shtml.

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Title: The Maritime Silk Road and China–Maldives Relations
Author: Srikanth Kondapalli
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative and South Asia
Print ISBN: 978-981-10-5238-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-10-5239-2

Copyright Year: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5239-2_7

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