China and the Maldives just leveled up their relationship to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership — and locals are here for it! 🚀 CGTN hit the streets of the Indian Ocean archipelago to ask residents how they view Beijing's growing role in their backyard.
🌴 Spoiler alert: Good vibes only! One sun-soaked local gushed, \"Chinese tourists bring smiles and curiosity. We want more of that energy!\" Another added: \"Cooperation isn't just resorts — let's build factories and tech hubs together.\"
From coral-fringed beaches to boardrooms, the Belt and Road Initiative has already delivered new infrastructure and cultural exchanges. Now Maldivians are dreaming bigger: \"Why stop at tourism? Let's swap skills and make sustainable magic happen,\" said a young entrepreneur rocking flip-flops and big ambitions. 👩💻
