being indian citizen,can apply for chinese visa in maldives...

hello sir..i m indian citizen,right now i am working under ministry of health..on my annual leave i have plan to go to china for 45 days on holiday...i have studied from china from 2005 to 2011....should i have to go back to india n apply for a permit or i can apply here n can get it and flight from male..?second things if i can apply it here then what s the process n which document i have to make it ready...
thanx..
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