"China Urges Open-Mindedness as Maldives President Departs for Beijing Amid India Row"

China's Global Times editorial refutes claims of pressuring the Maldives against India and proposes trilateral cooperation between China, India, and the Maldives, urging India to adopt an open-minded approach. It addresses the ongoing dispute between India and the Maldives, highlighting the Indian media's speculations about Maldives President Muizzu prioritising China over India during his visit to Beijing, and discusses his decision to visit China first as an effort to maintain a balanced relationship with both nations.