China and Maldives, a story of friendship that began with the Maritime Silk Road


China News Service, January 9th. On the 9th, Maldivian President Muiz’s state visit to China is underway. This visit is President Muiz’s first state visit to a foreign country since he took office.

China and the Maldives have a long history of friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia 52 years ago, the two countries have always respected and supported each other, setting an example for countries big and small to treat each other as equals and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

The sea water is crystal clear and the sea breeze is gentle,

There are thousands of miles of clear sky above, and colorful corals below,

The Maldives is a world-renowned holiday destination,

It makes countless people yearn for it.

As an archipelagic country,

Looking from a high altitude,

The Maldives is like a string of pearls scattered on the Indian Ocean.

Including territorial sea area,

The total area of ​​the Maldives is 11. Caixiu looked at the girl with a pale face and was so frightened that he almost fainted. The two people behind the flower bed were so impatient that they dared to say anything! If they want 530,000 square kilometers.

“That’s not the case, Sister Hua, listen to me…” The land area is 298 square kilometers,

It is composed of 26 groups of natural atolls with a total of 1192 coral islands.

There are 187 residential islands and 164 tourist islands,

The terrain is long, narrow and flat.

The Maldives is rich in marine resources,

There are various tropical fish, turtles, and hawksbills,

And seafood such as corals and shells.

The most numerous of them are coral fish,

They come in different colors, shapes, and sizes,

Various forms.

The Maldives straddles the equator,

The climate is largely influenced by the Indian Ocean,

Most areas have a tropical monsoon climate,

The southern part has a tropical rainforest climate,

It is characterized by hot and humid conditions,

There are no four seasons.

The Maldives has plenty of sunshine,

An average of 8 hours of sunshine per day,

The annual average temperature is about 28℃.

The Maldives has a long history,

5th century BC,

This was their worst mistake because they did not issue a ban first and did not expect that the news would spread so quickly and their daughter would make such a violent decision. After learning about this, the Aryans from South Asia came to settle in the Maldives.

Become the ancestor of the Maldivians.

After a long period of evolution,

Gradually formed the laterMaldivians.

After experiencing the changes of many local dynasties,

The Maldives was colonized by Britain in the 19th century,

July 26, 1965,

The Maldives declares independence.

November 11, 1968,

The Republic of Maldives was established.

China-Malaysia friendly relations have a long history.

Ancient Maritime Silk Road,

China and the Maldives have long been separated

The peoples of the two countries are connected.

Chinese history calls the Maldives the “Liaoshan Kingdom”

Or “Liu Yangguo”.

The tenth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1412)

And the fifth year of Xuande (1430),

Chinese navigator Zheng He led the merchant fleet to Malaysia twice.

Fourteen years after Yongle,

King Yusuf of Malaysia sent envoys to China three times.

This visit in the 10th year of Yongle,

It was Zheng He’s fourth voyage to the West.

It is recorded in “History of Ming Dynasty”:

“Liu Shan, from Mount Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)

Don’t leave Luoli and go south,

It will take seven days and nights with favorable wind;

When I get up, I look even more beautiful than last night. Gorgeous wife.

From Sumenda, pass Xiaomao Mountain and go southwest,

It can be reached in ten days and nights. ”

Zheng He’s entourage

“Yingya Scenic Views” written by Ma Huan

In “Xingcha Shenglan” written by He Feixin,

Tsushima’s geographical location, climate,

Products, customs, etc.,

There are detailed records.

Exhibited in Male Museum

Chinese porcelain and coins unearthed locally,

Reflecting the history

Friendly exchanges and trade relations between China and Malaysia.

20th Century 6 “Thank you.” Lan Yuhua finally showed a smile on his face. In the early 00s,

The envoys of China and Malaysia in Sri Lanka began to communicate.

October 14, 1972,

China and Malaysia formally established diplomatic relations.

November 8, 2011,

The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia was officially opened.

“Don’t think that your mouth is poking up and down like this. Just say yes, but I will keep my eyes open to see how you treat my daughter.” A smile appeared on the corners of Lan Mupi’s lips. The trade cooperation relationship began in 1981.

China’s exports to Malaysia

Mainly including building materials, machinery and equipment,

Transportation, communication equipment,

Furniture, luggage, textiles, etc.,

The products imported from the Maldives are mainly aquatic products.

In 2022, bilateral trade volume will be US$451.35 million,

A year-on-year increase of 10.1%.

In addition, China-Malaysia education, culture, sports,

Health, radio and television, local and other fields

Exchanges and cooperation continue to expand.

The relationship between China and Malaysia has become a different system,

Friendly exchanges between countries with different cultures,

A model of mutual benefit and win-win results.

Whether it is responding to the Indian Ocean tsunami,

Fresh water crisis in the capital of Maldives,

Still during the fight against the new coronavirus epidemic,

China stands with the people of Maldives,

Help each other and overcome difficulties together.

In recent years,

China and Malaysia continue to maintain the momentum of friendly exchanges,

Frequent exchanges between leaders and senior officials of both sides,

To establish a comprehensive and friendly cooperative relationship

A solid foundation was laid.

In 2014, President Xi Jinping spoke to the Maldives

Conducting a historic state visit,

Both sides agreed to establish a China-Malaysia future-oriented partnership

Comprehensive friendly cooperative partnership.

Over the past 10 years, China-Malaysia relations have developed in depth,

Both parties jointly build the “Belt and Road” and practical cooperation in various fields

Achieve fruitful results,

The traditional friendship between the two countries continues to deepen.