07/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/10/2025 21:09
On 3 July, H.E. Kong Xianhua, Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, gave an exclusive interview to the Maldives Independent, a prominent local media outlet in the Maldives. The interview, titled "Good morning diplomacy: the Chinese ambassador charming Maldivians one post at a time", was published in full on the media's website and across multiple social media platforms.
Ambassador Kong has been sharing daily "Good Morning, Maldives" posts on social media, and his active "tweet diplomacy" has been warmly received by Maldivians, sparking lively discussions. During the interview, Ambassador Kong shared his impressions of the Maldives since assuming his post, as well as his insights and vision for the future of China-Maldives relations and friendship.
The Maldives Independent is an English-language news website founded in 2015, focusing on domestic politics, society, economy, and international relations in the Maldives. Known for its independent and critical reporting, the outlet has established a strong reputation in the Maldivian media landscape.