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Wang Fukang

2nd Resident Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Maldives (2013–2017)

Presenting credentials to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on 30 December 2013, just six weeks after Yameen took office, Wang Fukang presided over the rapid transformation of Sino-Maldivian relations from modest housing credits into a full-scale Belt and Road partnership. In September 2014, Wang hosted President Xi Jinping in Malé—the first visit by a Chinese head of state since diplomatic ties were established in 1972—securing the Maldives' entry into the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and launching construction on the Sinamalé Bridge, the Velana International Airport code-4F runway expansion, and the grant-aided Laamu Link Road.

Malé tenure
2nd resident Ambassador (2013–17)
Historic head-of-state summit
1st PRC presidential visit (2014)
Airport loan contracted
USD 373m VIA loan (Dec 2015)
Grant highway completed
14.9 km Laamu Link Road (2016)

Reviewed · Every claim carries an evidence grade and numbered sources First edition. Compiled from the President's Office (Maldives), Ministry of Finance, Embassy of the PRC in the Maldives, CSIS AMTI, and Maldivian press records on 19 October 2026.

01Snapshot

At a glance

Wang Fukang is a Chinese diplomat who served from December 2013 to August 2017 as the second resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Maldives. Serving during the first four years of President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's administration, he coordinated President Xi Jinping's historic September 2014 state visit to Malé, the Maldives' entry into the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, the commencement of the USD 200 million Sinamalé Bridge and USD 373 million Velana International Airport expansion, and the completion of the Laamu Link Road.

Malé tenure

2nd resident Ambassador (2013–17)

Served as the second resident Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives from 30 December 2013 to August 2017 during the administration of President Abdulla Yameen.

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Historic head-of-state summit

1st PRC presidential visit (2014)

Coordinated President Xi Jinping's 14–16 September 2014 state visit to Malé—the first visit by a Chinese president in 42 years of diplomatic relations.

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Airport loan contracted

USD 373 mVIA loan (Dec 2015)

Oversaw the December 2015 signing of the USD 373 million China Eximbank concessional loan for the Velana International Airport code-4F runway and fuel farm.

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Grant highway completed

14.9km Laamu Link Road (2016)

Handed over the 14.9-kilometre China-aid Laamu Link Road connecting Fonadhoo, Kadhdhoo, Maandhoo, and Gan in Laamu Atoll on 10 October 2016.

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Flagship projects launched

Includes Sinamalé Bridge (USD 200m), Velana International Airport expansion (USD 373m), and Laamu Link Road (14.9 km grant)

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Also known as Ambassador Wang Fukang · 王福康 · H.E. Wang Fukang (王福康)

02Career

Diplomatic service as 2nd resident Ambassador in Malé

2013 – 2017

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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Maldives

Embassy of China in the Maldives

Presented his Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on 30 December 2013 as the second resident Chinese Ambassador in Malé. Over a nearly four-year tenure, Wang coordinated President Xi Jinping's September 2014 state visit, the Maldives' entry into the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, the commencement of construction on the Sinamalé Bridge and Velana International Airport expansion, the completion of the Laamu Link Road, and negotiations for the China–Maldives Free Trade Agreement before paying his farewell call in August 2017.

  • 14–16 September 2014 state visit of President Xi Jinping: established a 'Future-Oriented All-Round Friendly and Cooperative Partnership' and signed the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road MoU
  • 2015–2016 mega-project financing & construction start: signed the USD 373m China Eximbank loan for Velana International Airport expansion (Dec 2015) and launched construction on the USD 200m Sinamalé Bridge
  • 10 October 2016 & December 2016 island milestones: completed and handed over the 14.9 km grant-aided Laamu Link Road and saw the 50-year lease of Feydhoo Finolhu for USD 4 million
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032nd Resident Ambassador (2013–2017)

Xi Jinping's 2014 visit and the launch of Belt and Road mega-projects

Wang Fukang's tenure in Malé transformed China from a secondary development partner into the Maldives' largest infrastructure financier and contractor under President Abdulla Yameen.

Major diplomatic, financial, and strategic developments under Ambassador Wang Fukang

President Xi Jinping's State Visit & 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Entry (September 2014)

Initiative & scope

From 14 to 16 September 2014, Wang hosted President Xi Jinping in Malé—the first visit by a Chinese head of state since diplomatic ties began in 1972. The two governments issued a Joint Press Communiqué establishing a 'Future-Oriented All-Round Friendly and Cooperative Partnership', signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, unveiled the plaque for the Malé–Hulhulé Bridge project, and witnessed agreements for the Velana International Airport expansion and the Laamu Link Road.

Date, financing & strategic impact

Date: 14–16 September 2014. Counterparts: President Xi Jinping and President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.

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Launch of Sinamalé Bridge, VIA Expansion & Laamu Link Road (2015–2016)

Initiative & scope

Following the 2014 summit, Wang oversaw the financing and commencement of three signature Belt and Road works: the USD 200 million China–Maldives Friendship Bridge (Sinamalé Bridge, funded via a USD 116m Chinese grant, USD 72m China Eximbank loan, and USD 12m Maldivian contribution), the December 2015 USD 373 million China Eximbank concessional loan for Velana International Airport's 3,400-metre code-4F runway and fuel farm, and the 14.9 km grant-aided Laamu Link Road, which was completed on 10 October 2016.

Date, financing & strategic impact

Contractors: CCCC Second Harbor Engineering Co. (Bridge), BUCG (VIA), and Jiangsu Transportation Engineering Group (Laamu Link Road).

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2015 Constitutional Land Amendment & 50-Year Island Concessions (2015–2016)

Initiative & scope

Wang's tenure coincided with intense regional sensitivity in New Delhi after the People's Majlis amended the Constitution in July 2015 to allow foreign freehold land ownership for projects reclaiming at least 70% of land and investing over USD 1 billion, and after Chinese firms acquired 50-year resort leases on islands including Feydhoo Finolhu (leased in December 2016 for USD 4 million) and Kunaavashi.

Date, financing & strategic impact

Dates: July 2015 (constitutional amendment) and December 2016 (Feydhoo Finolhu 50-year lease).

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04Positions

Positions held

05Timeline

Chronology of Wang Fukang's tenure in Malé (2013–2017)

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  1. 30 December 2013

    Presents Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

    Wang Fukang presents his credentials to President Yameen at the President's Office in Malé as the second resident Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives.

    MaléConfirmed

  2. 15 September 2014

    Hosts President Xi Jinping's historic state visit to the Maldives

    Coordinates the 14–16 September 2014 state visit of President Xi Jinping to Malé, establishing the Future-Oriented All-Round Friendly and Cooperative Partnership and launching the Sinamalé Bridge and airport expansion.

    MaléConfirmed

  3. December 2015

    Signing of USD 373 million China Eximbank loan for Velana International Airport

    China Eximbank and the Maldivian Ministry of Finance sign a USD 373 million concessional loan for the code-4F runway, fuel farm, and cargo terminal at Velana International Airport.

    Malé / HulhuléConfirmed

  4. 10 October 2016

    Completion of the 14.9 km China-aid Laamu Link Road

    The grant-funded highway linking Fonadhoo, Kadhdhoo, Maandhoo, and Gan in Laamu Atoll is completed and handed over to the Maldivian government.

    Laamu AtollConfirmed

  5. 10 August 2017

    Pays farewell call on President Abdulla Yameen

    Pays his farewell call on President Yameen in August 2017 upon completing his nearly four-year tenure in Malé, succeeded by Ambassador Zhang Lizhong.

    MaléConfirmed

06Sources

Every source cited

Numbers match the citations throughout the page.

  1. 1New Chinese Ambassador presents credentials to the PresidentThe President's Office (Maldives) · 30 December 2013
  2. 2Chinese Ambassador pays farewell call on the PresidentThe President's Office (Maldives) · 10 August 2017
  3. 3Joint Press Communiqué between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Maldives (Malé, 15 September 2014)Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Maldives · 15 September 2014
  4. 4Export Import Bank of China — International Cooperation Partner ProfileMinistry of Finance and Public Enterprises (Maldives) · 23 May 2020
  5. 5Maldives pledges full support for China's new Silk RoadThe Edition · 13 July 2016
  6. 6Sinamale Bridge: USD 200 million project cost breakdownThe Edition · 30 August 2018
  7. 7Story Telling on 50 Years of China-Maldives Diplomatic Ties — The Laamu Link Road ProjectEmbassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Maldives · 11 October 2022
  8. 8Chinese Investment in the Maldives: Appraising the String of PearlsCenter for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) — Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative · 4 September 2020

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Revision history

Last reviewed 19 October 2026. First edition. Compiled from the President's Office (Maldives), Ministry of Finance, Embassy of the PRC in the Maldives, CSIS AMTI, and Maldivian press records on 19 October 2026.

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Source 1

New Chinese Ambassador presents credentials to the President

The President's Office (Maldives) · 30 December 2013

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Chinese Ambassador pays farewell call on the President

The President's Office (Maldives) · 10 August 2017

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Joint Press Communiqué between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Maldives (Malé, 15 September 2014)

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Maldives · 15 September 2014

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Export Import Bank of China — International Cooperation Partner Profile

Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises (Maldives) · 23 May 2020

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Maldives pledges full support for China's new Silk Road

The Edition · 13 July 2016

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Sinamale Bridge: USD 200 million project cost breakdown

The Edition · 30 August 2018

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Story Telling on 50 Years of China-Maldives Diplomatic Ties — The Laamu Link Road Project

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Maldives · 11 October 2022

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Chinese Investment in the Maldives: Appraising the String of Pearls

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) — Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative · 4 September 2020

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