The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), now in effect, grants Maldivian travel agencies access to operate in China, boosting the tourism sector. The agreement includes tourism and transportation services, providing Maldivian businesses with rights in China's free trade framework, including internal travel distribution. With over 241,000 Chinese tourists visiting the Maldives last year, the FTA is expected to strengthen tourism ties and promote economic growth.