India And Taiwan Are Opening A New Strategic Chapter As China Watches On

Amid changing geo-economic & geopolitical environment, India & Taiwan need each other to reduce dependence on China. They are engaging openly, indicating a shift in the balance of power in the region

A growing bonhomie between India and Taiwan, with PM Modi and outgoing Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen engaging in X diplomacy. ( Image Source :Canva & Getty (modified) )

Leaders around the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed solidarity with Taiwan this week as it was hit by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed 13 people. The Taiwanese national leaders expressed gratitude for Modi’s message of sympathy, but their strong reaction to the Chinese government’s comments reveals the changing dynamics of India-Taiwan-China relations.   After China’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations thanked the international