On January 9, the state visit of Maldives ** Mouiz to China is underway. This is the first state visit to a foreign country since Muiz** took office.
China and the Maldives have a long history of friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 52 years ago, the two countries have always respected and supported each other, setting an example of equal treatment and mutual benefit and win-win results for both big and small countries.
With crystal clear waters, gentle sea breezes, clear skies and colourful corals, the Maldives is a world-renowned holiday destination that has attracted the hearts of countless people.
As an archipelagic nation, the Maldives looks like a string of pearls scattered across the Indian Ocean when viewed from above.
Including the territorial waters, the total area of the Maldives is 11530,000 square kilometers.
It has a land area of 298 square kilometers and is composed of 1,192 coral islands in 26 groups of natural atolls, including 187 residential islands and 164 tourist islands.
The Maldives is blessed with abundant marine resources, including a variety of tropical fish and turtles, hawksbill turtles, and seafood such as corals and shells.
The largest number of them are reef fish, which come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes.
Straddling the equator, the Maldives has a climate that is largely influenced by the Indian Ocean, with a tropical monsoon climate for most of the region and a tropical rainforest climate for the south, with hot and humid characteristics and no four seasons.
The Maldives is sunny, with an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day and an average annual temperature of around 28.
The Maldives has a long history, and in the 5th century BC, the Aryans of South Asia came to settle in the Maldives and became the ancestors of the Maldives.
After a long period of evolution, the later Maldivians gradually formed.
After several local dynasties, the Maldives was colonized by the British in the 19th century, and on July 26, 1965, the Maldives declared independence.
On 11 November 1968, the Maldives was established as a republic.
The friendly relations between China and Maldives go back to ancient times.
The ancient Maritime Silk Road has long been between China and the Maldives.
The two countries are tied together.
Chinese history refers to the Maldives as the "country of slipping mountains".
or "foreign countries".
The tenth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1412).
In the fifth year of Xuande (1430), the Chinese navigator Zheng He led a merchant fleet to Ma twice.
Fourteen years after Yongle, King Yousuf of Ma sent envoys to China three times.
This visit in the tenth year of Yongle was Zheng He's fourth trip to the West, which is recorded in the History of the Ming Dynasty
Slip Mountain, from Mount Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
Beloli South, seven days and nights with a tailwind;
From Sumatra to the southwest through Siu Mo Shan, ten days and nights can be reached. ”
Zheng He's entourage.
Ma Huan's "Yingya Triumph".
And Fei Xin's "Xingcha Triumph", Tsushima's geographical location, climate,
Products, customs, etc., are all well documented.
It is on display at the Male Museum.
Chinese porcelain and coins unearthed locally, reflecting history.
Friendly exchanges and relations between China and Malaysia.
In the early 60s of the 20th century, Chinese and Malaysian envoys in Sri Lanka began to communicate with each other.
On October 14, 1972, China and Malaysia formally established diplomatic relations.
On November 8, 2011, the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia was officially opened.
China-Malaysia economic and trade cooperation began in 1981.
China exports goods to Malaysia.
It mainly includes building materials, machinery and equipment
Vehicles, communication equipment,
Furniture, bags, textiles, etc., imported from the Maldives are mainly aquatic products.
In 2022, the bilateral ** amount is 4513.5 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 101%。
In addition, education, culture, sports, education, education
health, radio and television, local and other fields.
Exchanges and cooperation are constantly expanding.
China-Malaysia relations have become different systems
Friendly exchanges between countries with different cultures
A model of mutual benefit and win-win.
Whether in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami,
During the freshwater crisis in the capital of the Maldives and the fight against the new crown pneumonia epidemic, China stood with the Maldivian people to help each other and overcome the difficulties together.
In recent years, China and Malaysia have continued to maintain the momentum of friendly exchanges, and there have been frequent exchanges between leaders and senior leaders of the two sides in order to establish a comprehensive friendly and cooperative relationship.
A solid foundation has been laid.
In 2014, ** President to Maldives.
During the historic state visit, the two sides agreed to build a future-oriented China-Malaysia approach.
Comprehensive friendly and cooperative partnership.
Over the past 10 years, China-Malaysia relations have developed in depth, and the two sides have jointly built the Belt and Road Initiative and practical cooperation in various fields.
Fruitful results have been achieved, and the traditional friendship between the two countries has been deepened.
*: China News Network.