Ministry brands Maldives claims 'ridiculous'

Beijing dismissed a former Maldivian president's remarks on China-Maldives cooperation as one-sided and disparaging on Tuesday.

Mohamed Nasheed, who served as president from 2008 to 2012, has accused China of taking control of 17 islands in the Maldives, Times of India reported on Saturday.

He said he will seek an international convention against what he called a land grab and will force China to sign it if he is returned to power.