No intention of targeting a third party through friendly relations with Maldives, a blatant lie by China

Beijing, China – We are committed to continuing our strategic cooperation and partnership with the Maldives, we have no intention to target a third party. (Who will believe this statement ? It is an open secret that China is being friendly with Maldives to create a block for India. – Editor.) Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has warned without mentioning the name, that any third party dare not interfere with this. China has signed an MOU to provide free Military Assistance to Maldives for protection. A few days ago, President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu had given a deadline to the first squad of the Indian army to leave Maldives. This statement by Mao is being linked to India in the backdrop of strained relations between India and Maldives.