IMF warns Maldives of 'high debt distress' risk amid heavy Chinese borrowing
IMF cautions Maldives over high debt distress risk due to heavy Chinese borrowing and allegiance shift from India under President Mohamed Muizzu. Muizzu's pro-Beijing stance, evidenced by increased Chinese funding and prioritizing Beijing, contrasts with IMF's call for urgent policy changes to mitigate fiscal deficits and public debt.