You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from China to Maldives.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in Maldives are C, D, G, J, K and L and in China are A, C and I. This is how they look like.

China

In China, outlets of type A, C and I are in use.

Type A

Type C

Type I

Maldives

In Maldives, outlets of type C, D, G, J, K and L are in use.

Type C

Type D

Type G

Type J

Type K

Type L