Op-ed: When red lanterns light up the Maldivian blue

2 weeks ago

The following is an op-ed by Kong Xianhua, the Chinese ambassador to Maldives. -- For the Maldivian people, Ramadan embodies the steadfastness of faith, inner peace, and the refinement of character. It is also a time of family reunion, mutual support, and heartfelt prayers for the future. For the Chinese, the Spring Festival—also known as the Chinese New Year—is the most cherished