The China-Maldives Friendship Bridge, a hallmark of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiative, has entered a new phase with the launch of its follow-up maintenance and technical assistance project. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com]

Beyond being an engineering marvel, the bridge has significantly enhanced residents' daily commutes, fostering economic growth within the Male region. The project has been awarded the China Construction Engineering Luban Prize for overseas projects, a testament to its outstanding contribution to the field of construction engineering.