The India-Maldives diplomatic row started as controversial tweets from Maldivian ministers. Then came an informal boycott call of the Maldives by some Indians. Now, it has spiralled into a broader geopolitical issue, with the Maldives calling on China for help. In this video, The Hindu looks at the data to understand the impact of the unofficial boycott, and how China is helping the Maldives fill the gap left by India. Read more: https://www.thehindu.com/data/with-china-help-maldives-plans-to-lower-dependence-on-india-in-tourism-trade-and-healthcare-data/article67821326.ece #india #maldives #china Script, presentation, production: Sonikka Loganathan Ideation and data support: Vignesh Radhakrishnan, Jasmin Nihalani and Sonikka Loganathan Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/