China and Taiwan launch a rescue attempt after a boat capsizes

China and Taiwan launch joint rescue bid after boat capsizes near sensitive islands. Taiwan dispatched coast guard boats to join rescue mission at China’s request. A fishing vessel capsized near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands in the early hours of Monday morning. Taiwan's coast guard sent to join the rescue mission after China's request.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, seen as pro-China, had asked Delhi to withdraw troops from his country. Maldives: Indian troops to exit country as China gains foothold in Maldives. Maldivians President MohamedMuizzu has asked India to withdraw its troops from country.

Maldives signs China military pact in further shift away from India. Maldives on Tuesday said China will provide it with ‘military assistance’ in latest sign. Indian Ocean archipelago's pro-China shift is well under way following election of President Mohamed Muizzu last year.

Maldives grants clearance to Chinese research vessel to dock in its port. The move has the potential to escalating tensions with India. The Maldives government says it has granted clearance to the vessel. It is the first time a Chinese ship has been allowed to dock at its port in the Maldives.