View: China drops all diplomatic pretences on Taiwan, Maldives
11 months, 1 week ago

View: China drops all diplomatic pretences on Taiwan, Maldives

Hindustan Times  

While Chinese propaganda media accuses India of “hegemonic mentality in South Asia”, Beijing’s comments after anti-China Lai Ching-te won the Taiwan election with a 40 per cent vote in spite of mainland machinations reveals an imperial Middle-Kingdom mindset of the Xi Jinping regime. China's stated resolve to conquer Taiwan despite the democratically held election in the island nation and its support in upholding national sovereignty and opposing external interference for a pro-Beijing Mohammed Muizzu regime in Maldives reveals the coercive diplomatic mindset by the Xi Jinping regime. The statement said: “ China firmly supports the Maldives in upholding its national sovereignty, independence and national dignity….firmly opposes external interference in the internal affairs of Maldives.The Maldives is committed to the one-China principle……and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory….supports all efforts made by China to achieve national unification.” This is a standard text for Middle-Kingdom’s diplomacy with all tributary states. Although it is up to Taiwan’s backers in the West to come to terms with its ambiguity over the “One China Policy” and help Taipei against Beijing’s unilateral coercion, Beijing clearly has dropped all pretence with India as is evident from the joint statement issued after President Muizzu’s four-day visit to Beijing.

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DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy
4 days ago

DC Edit | 2024: Watershed year for Indian diplomacy

Deccan Chronicle  

The mandarins of the external affairs ministry can pat themselves on the back for a successful year of dialogue and diplomacy with various countries and at international forums. As if to indicate where the diplomatic push came from, President Xi Jinping had shepherded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a photo opportunity after their meeting in Kazan, Russia on October 23 …

‘Don’t want to be sandwiched, especially between China and India’: Sri Lankan new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Don’t want to be sandwiched, especially between China and India’: Sri Lankan new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the country doesn't want to be sandwiched, especially between China and India, signaling a bold stance on his foreign policy. Sri Lankan new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake waves to supporters during a public rally in Dehiowita. As Sri Lanka navigates its place in an increasingly multipolar world, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his …

The Maldives is cosying up to China
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The Maldives is cosying up to China

Hindustan Times  

THE MALDIVES tends to evoke images of cocktails enjoyed on pristine white beaches framed by gently swaying palm trees. Yet they were to the fore this week as the People’s National Congress, the party of President Mohamed Muizzu, won a landslide victory in parliamentary elections, claiming over two-thirds of the seats. He has sought to make good on an election …

Congress Manifesto 2024 Nyay Patra India Relations With Maldives China Pakistan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress Manifesto 2024 Nyay Patra India Relations With Maldives China Pakistan

ABP News  

The Congress Manifesto 2024 for the Lok Sabha elections released on Friday promised to repair India's relations with the Maldives, a favourite holiday destination for Indians. Congress Manifesto 2024: Foreign Policy The Congress in its manifesto's 'foreign policy' section, accused the BJP-led NDA government of moving away from India's consensus on the nation's foreign policy on the ongoing Gaza conflict. …

How did China strengthen its bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How did China strengthen its bond with Maldives amid India exit? 10 key collaborations between Male, Beijing

Live Mint  

From providing military assistance to helping build infrastructure, China has been actively boosting its ties with the Maldives — which is seemingly trying to drift away from what many call India's "influence". As part of the deal, China would provide Maldives with free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties. China sends 1,500 tonnes of drinking water to Maldives Maldivian …

China Says it Backs Maldives to Safeguard Sovereignty as First Batch of Indian Military Personnel Leaves
9 months, 1 week ago

China Says it Backs Maldives to Safeguard Sovereignty as First Batch of Indian Military Personnel Leaves

News 18  

China said on Tuesday that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew. Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives manning the operations of a helicopter left the country after handing over the operations of the chopper to …

China says it backs Maldives to safeguard sovereignty as first batch of Indian military personnel leaves
9 months, 1 week ago

China says it backs Maldives to safeguard sovereignty as first batch of Indian military personnel leaves

The Hindu  

China said that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty on March 12, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew. Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives manning the operations of a helicopter left the country after handing over the operations of the chopper …

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports
9 months, 1 week ago

India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports

Al Jazeera  

The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10. Following talks with New Delhi, the two sides had agreed to complete a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation of 1,192 tiny coral islands by May 10. “We also support the Maldives in …

'China supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty': Beijing reacts as Indian troops leave Male
9 months, 1 week ago

'China supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty': Beijing reacts as Indian troops leave Male

India TV News  

Beijing: China said on Tuesday that it supports the Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty, as the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter left the island nation and was replaced by a civilian crew. Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives manning the operations of a helicopter left the country after handing over the operations of the chopper …

Amid diplomatic row with India, Maldives to get military boost from China
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid diplomatic row with India, Maldives to get military boost from China

Hindustan Times  

Amid a diplomatic row with India, Maldives is set to get free military assistance from China. Beijing on Monday signed a defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to foster "stronger" bilateral ties. Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping This comes after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu set a deadline for the withdrawal of …

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon
10 months, 1 week ago

India and Maldives will sort out issues bilaterally, Wickremesinghe says, and hopes it will be soon

The Hindu  

India and Maldives would resolve the issues between them “bilaterally” said Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, emphasising that while Maldives has allowed a Chinese ‘research’ vessel into the Male harbour, no Chinese troops had been allowed in. Speaking to The Hindu on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference, Mr. Wickremesinghe also confirmed Sri Lanka’s decision to join the 15-nation …

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Staking Maldives, Looking Lakshadweep: Why India Needs the Neighbourhood

Deccan Chronicle  

In what must be a unique phenomenon for any country, Maldives periodically chooses between two of the largest contestants on earth in a national election. Maldives’ Deputy ministers Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid threw the gauntlet by ridiculing India’s Prime Minister in an unacceptable manner and rousing anti-India sentiments. Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma, Distinguished Fellow at VIF, …

Shame on India for its coercion of Sri Lanka: China Daily editorial
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shame on India for its coercion of Sri Lanka: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Some Indian media outlets seemed irrepressible when they reported "India beats China in diplomatic duel" earlier this week, referring to an Indian Navy submarine visiting Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka, on the weekend, shortly after the island country suspended its reception of Chinese research ships under New Delhi's pressure. To begin with, New Delhi has been smearing China's marine research …

View From India | The persisting Maldives challenge
10 months, 2 weeks ago

View From India | The persisting Maldives challenge

The Hindu  

The outcome of the second meeting of the India-Maldives High-level Core Group held on February 2, 2024, was an indication that the two sides are yet to fully concur on the question of Indian troops in the Maldives, and their possible removal before the March 15-deadline given by President Mohamed Muizzu. The Maldivian Foreign Ministry statement said: “Both sides agreed …

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way

Hindustan Times  

Nations disagree and express their occasional disagreements, as they should, to protect their sovereign interests, and it is par for the course. However, it would be naïve to say that perceptions about India wasn’t given to occasional suggestions of interference, giving rise to ‘pro-India’ and ‘anti-India’ labels onto political parties e.g., Sheikh Haseena’s Awami League was believed to be preferred …

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India should respect Maldives' sovereignty: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Whether India will withdraw its troops from the Maldives by March 15 as required by the island country's government may be a matter of dignity for India. The Maldives' foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday that officials from both countries met in New Delhi and agreed that India would begin withdrawing troops from the Maldives on March 10 …

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Don’t let Maldives go the Nepal way

Hindustan Times  

Nations disagree and express their occasional disagreements, as they should, to protect their sovereign interests, and it is par for the course. However, it would be naïve to say that perceptions about India wasn’t given to occasional suggestions of interference, giving rise to ‘pro-India’ and ‘anti-India’ labels onto political parties e.g., Sheikh Haseena’s Awami League was believed to be preferred …

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Will be extremely detrimental: Maldives opposition parties warn President Muizzu over his 'anti-India' stance

Firstpost  

The “anti-India” stance of the Maldives government-led by President Mohamed Muizzu will be extremely detrimental to the long-term development of the country, the two main opposition parties of the Island nation warned, merely two days after the administration allowed a Chinese spy ship to dock in a port in Male. Alienating India will be extremely detrimental for Maldives The two …

'Most long-standing ally': Maldives opposition parties rally against Muizzu's 'anti-India stance'
10 months, 4 weeks ago

'Most long-standing ally': Maldives opposition parties rally against Muizzu's 'anti-India stance'

India TV News  

Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is facing the heat at home for his purported steps to distance from India and build closer ties with China, as opposition parties have rallied together to express concern over his 'anti-India stance'. In the statement, former Deputy Speaker of Maldives Parliament Fayyaz Ismail, MDP MP Ahmed Saleem, The Democrats President Hassan Latheef and MP …

Choppy waters: On India-Maldives ties
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Choppy waters: On India-Maldives ties

The Hindu  

Within weeks of the India-Maldives showdown over derogatory remarks by Maldivian Ministers and the call for Indian tourists to boycott the archipelago, as well as the tussle over Indian troops stationed in Maldives, Delhi and Male are dealing with another controversy. After objecting to visits by Chinese “research” vessels to Sri Lanka, New Delhi managed to ensure that Colombo banned, …

Mint Explainer: Why India’s antsy about a Chinese ship heading to the Maldives
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: Why India’s antsy about a Chinese ship heading to the Maldives

Live Mint  

The impending visit of a Chinese research vessel to the Maldives has caused alarm in India’s strategic community. While the ship’s classified as a research vessel meant to map the floor of the Indian Ocean, Indian officials consider it to be a spy ship. Mint breaks down why India is unhappy with the Chinese vessel making its way through the …

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast
11 months ago

What are the implications of Maldives’ March 15 deadline to India for withdrawing troops? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Relations between India and Maldives seem to have hit a rough patch. First came some controversial remarks from Maldivian politicians on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit, prompting a ‘boycott Maldives’ campaign on Indian social media. This was followed by remarks from Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, on his return from China, that although Maldives was a small country, it “won’t …

India doesn’t need wolf warriors
11 months, 1 week ago

India doesn’t need wolf warriors

The Hindu  

In an effort to promote tourism in Lakshadweep after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, several social media users ran a campaign with hashtags to boycott the Maldives. His election campaign in 2023 also contained anti-India rhetoric: he promised to remove Indian troops from the Maldives and balance trade relations, which he claimed were heavily tilted in India’s favour. During his …

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?
11 months, 1 week ago

View From India | What’s happening in India-Maldives ties?

The Hindu  

India-Maldives ties, which were already going through a rough patch, took a hit over the past week with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asking New Delhi to withdraw its troops from the Indian Ocean island nation by March 15. Recently, a war of words erupted online, with some Ministers in Mr. Muizzu’s government posting controversial remarks on Prime Minister Modi. The …

Maldives leader says his country’s small size isn’t a license to bully in apparent swipe at India
11 months, 1 week ago

Maldives leader says his country’s small size isn’t a license to bully in apparent swipe at India

Associated Press  

MALE, Maldives — The president of the Maldives said Saturday that his country’s small size doesn’t give anyone the license to bully it, in a sign of defiance toward India, the archipelago state’s giant neighbor. President Mohamed Muizzu, speaking to the media on his return from India’s regional rival China, said the Maldives is not in any country’s backyard and …

Maldives, China agree to ‘elevate’ strategic cooperation
11 months, 1 week ago

Maldives, China agree to ‘elevate’ strategic cooperation

The Hindu  

Noting that the “strategic significance” of China-Maldives relations has become more prominent, the two countries committed to greater strategic cooperation this week, while China said it “firmly opposes” external interference in the internal affairs of the Maldives, according to a joint press communiqué. “The two sides agree to elevate China-Maldives relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, better leverage the …

China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from India
11 months, 1 week ago

China, Maldives upgrade ties with infrastructure deals in pivot from India

Al Jazeera  

Maldives’ new president makes first state visit to Beijing as China and India vie for influence in Indian Ocean nation. In talks with Xi, Muizzu “expressed gratitude for China’s significant role in the Maldives’ economic success … and infrastructure development,” read a statement from his office. “Under the new circumstances, China-Maldives relations face a historic opportunity to build on past …

Maldives has 'more robust' ties with China, admits leader amid strain with India
11 months, 1 week ago

Maldives has 'more robust' ties with China, admits leader amid strain with India

Hindustan Times  

Male: Fayyaz Ismail, the Opposition leader in the Maldives and the chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, said on Wednesday the country's government should have made a stronger statement against disparaging remarks for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to repair the two countries' strained bilateral relations. However, amid allegations that the objectionable comments over PM Modi's recent Lakshadweep trip represent the …

Anti-India narrative in Maldives not isolated incident but nurtured by foreign powers for long, says official
11 months, 1 week ago

Anti-India narrative in Maldives not isolated incident but nurtured by foreign powers for long, says official

Firstpost  

Amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute with the Maldives, Syed Tanveer Nasreen, the former head of the Indian Cultural Centre in the island nation, has said that the current situation is not an isolated incident but rather a reflection of a long-standing anti-India sentiment nurtured by external powers. Addressing China’s growing influence and its impact on the anti-India narrative in the …

An ‘India out’ plan that could impact the Maldives
11 months, 3 weeks ago

An ‘India out’ plan that could impact the Maldives

The Hindu  

The recent decision by the Maldives to revoke an agreement with India for joint hydrographic surveys in Maldivian waters has caused considerable dismal in Indian media and strategic circles. Getting Indian hydrographic ships out of Maldivian waters appears intended to aid China’s marine surveys of the surrounding seas. However, China’s oceanographic surveys in the waters of friendly South Asian states …

India, China war of positions in Maldives
1 year, 1 month ago

India, China war of positions in Maldives

Hindustan Times  

The Maldivian presidential election last month culminated in a victory for Mohamed Muizzu and a loss for incumbent president Ibrahim Solih. How India and China see each other’s role and motivations in the IOR influences the nature and extent of their competition in the Maldives. The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s greater presence and deployment in the IOR and the presence …

The Maldives’ President-Elect Wants To Evict the Indian Military. What Now?
1 year, 2 months ago

The Maldives’ President-Elect Wants To Evict the Indian Military. What Now?

The Quint  

India also enjoys a naval presence and has installed 10 coastal surveillance radars. In May 2023, Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated the construction of a coast guard harbour in the Uthuru Thila Falhu island and handed over to the MNDF a Fast Patrol vessel and a Landing Craft Assault ship. Commodore C Uday Bhaskar wholeheartedly endorsed Chawla, saying that India’s …

India-China power play gets new life in Maldives
1 year, 2 months ago

India-China power play gets new life in Maldives

Hindustan Times  

Presidential elections in the Maldives have been rather traditional — each election offering a new chance to a new president. His “India First” policy increased the country’s development and defence partnership with New Delhi, and Chinese projects harmful to Indian interests were averted. Through rallies, disinformation, and protests, the campaign has politicised India’s defence and development assistance, mustered nationalist sentiments, …

Vantage: How India can undo the setback in Maldives
1 year, 2 months ago

Vantage: How India can undo the setback in Maldives

Firstpost  

The party of Maldives’ new President came up with the ‘India out’ campaign and seeks to end Indian influence in the Maldives The Maldives has elected a new president - Mohamed Muizzu. The same party came up with the ‘India out’ campaign and seeks to end Indian influence in the Maldives. This is a big worry for New Delhi because …

Maldives’ presidential poll tomorrow; why India, China will keep close watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Maldives’ presidential poll tomorrow; why India, China will keep close watch

Live Mint  

Maldives, the picturesque archipelago in the Indian Ocean, will hold a high-stake run-off presidential election tomorrow – the outcome of which will not only be closely watched by its populace of 500,000 but also India and China, the two Asian powers considered to be vying for geostrategic presence in the region. While incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has strengthened the …

Shifting political tides in the Maldives: Implications for India
1 year, 3 months ago

Shifting political tides in the Maldives: Implications for India

Hindustan Times  

The upcoming Maldives presidential election holds historical significance as it features seven candidates vying to challenge incumbent President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih. Geopolitical factors are pivotal in shaping the political dynamics of the Maldives, as both India and China have high stakes in the election's outcome. India's relationship with the Maldives faced challenges during Yameen's tenure, but New Delhi witnessed a …

Maldives heads to polls amid India-China rivalry, fears for democracy
1 year, 3 months ago

Maldives heads to polls amid India-China rivalry, fears for democracy

Al Jazeera  

Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is pulling out all the stops to win re-election. “Many people do not feel as if they have options … They tell us that they’ve seen their hopes for a clean government dashed again, and say they do not like any of the candidates.” The apparent apathy is a far cry from five years ago …

Former defence chiefs in Taiwan: How mutual security concerns emanating from China influence New Delhi-Taipei ties
1 year, 4 months ago

Former defence chiefs in Taiwan: How mutual security concerns emanating from China influence New Delhi-Taipei ties

Firstpost  

By pursuing a nuanced approach that combines economic cooperation, strategic partnerships, and principled support for democratic values, India can position itself as a responsible regional power while navigating the complexities of its relationship with China Three former Service Chiefs General Manoj Naravane, Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria are visiting Taiwan to speak and participate in a …

How India has revamped its approach to engage with Sri Lanka amid China's growing presence in the Indo-Pacific Region
1 year, 4 months ago

How India has revamped its approach to engage with Sri Lanka amid China's growing presence in the Indo-Pacific Region

Firstpost  

India’s accelerated overtures to Sri Lanka in the past few years are emblematic of its engagements in the wider Indo-Pacific Region Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to India on 20-21 July came at a time when the ties between the two neighbours have been in flux for the past few years. India’s strategic engagements with Sri Lanka gained traction …

India Played Catch-up With China in South Asia in 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

India Played Catch-up With China in South Asia in 2022

The Diplomat  

For years, India has been playing catch-up with China’s unparalleled investment drive in South Asia, where Beijing has poured billions of dollars into strategically critical infrastructure projects. However, political tensions, mutual suspicion, and India’s own lack of resources have stymied New Delhi's efforts to build a more cohesive neighborhood and compete effectively with Beijing's influence. Yet, a desire to balance …

Neighbourhood Watch: India-China Competition Heats Up In Maldives Ahead Of Presidential Elections
2 years ago

Neighbourhood Watch: India-China Competition Heats Up In Maldives Ahead Of Presidential Elections

ABP News  

New Delhi: The strategic competition between India and China is becoming intense by the day in Maldives as the island nation heads for presidential elections in 2023, with both attempting to keep Malé under their fold. As India wants Maldives to play a crucial role within the Indo-Pacific strategic framework with the Indian Ocean Region under New Delhi’s ‘Neighbourhood Policy’ …

India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off "expansion of autocracy": Taiwan Government Representative
2 years, 2 months ago

India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off "expansion of autocracy": Taiwan Government Representative

The Hindu  

India and Taiwan are threatened by "authoritarianism" and it is high time for both sides to engage in "strategic collaboration", Government Representative at Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India Baushuan Ger said on October 2 while referring to China's aggressive behaviour in the region. In an interview with PTI, Mr. Ger said Taiwan and India need to join hands …

Between India and China — Sri Lanka’s survival strategy
2 years, 3 months ago

Between India and China — Sri Lanka’s survival strategy

The Hindu  

There are limits to influence. Only those unfamiliar with Sri Lankan approaches would have believed that $4 billion in Indian assistance to Colombo at a time of economic collapse would have prompted President Ranil Wickremesinghe to deny China a berth for its tracking vessel, Yuan Wang 5, at the port of Hambantota. In a rare intervention, last week President Wickremesinghe …

Lanka needs support, not \'unwanted pressure\', says India slamming China over spy ship
2 years, 3 months ago

Lanka needs support, not \'unwanted pressure\', says India slamming China over spy ship

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: India on Saturday hit back at China for alleging that it was "interfering" in Sri Lanka's internal affairs, firmly telling Beijing that what Colombo needs now was "support, not unwanted pressure or unnecessary controversies" to serve another country's agenda. Hinting at India's objection to the docking of Chinese ballistic missile and satellite tracking ship 'Yuan Wang 5' at the …

In a first, India refers to ‘militarisation’ of Taiwan Strait by China
2 years, 3 months ago

In a first, India refers to ‘militarisation’ of Taiwan Strait by China

The Hindu  

India has for the first time referred to what it called “the militarisation of the Taiwan Strait”, marking a rare instance of New Delhi appearing to comment on China’s actions towards Taiwan. Earlier this month, the Ministry of External Affairs did not refer to “militarisation” of the Strait, only saying India was “concerned at recent developments” and “urge exercise of …

Head-on | How a rising India can counter China’s geopolitical challenge
2 years, 4 months ago

Head-on | How a rising India can counter China’s geopolitical challenge

Firstpost  

China’s pre-occupation with Taiwan over the next few years along with its continuing economic slowdown presents India with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebalance the geopolitical odds in its favour Indian policymakers have several economic, geopolitical and military levers to counter the challenge China poses to India’s orderly rise as a regional power today and as a global power in the …

The View From India Navigating Taiwan controversy, China ties
2 years, 4 months ago

The View From India Navigating Taiwan controversy, China ties

The Hindu  

In its first official comment on Taiwan since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit that inflamed tensions with China, India urged “the exercise of restraint, avoidance of unilateral actions to change status quo, de-escalation of tensions and efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region”, cautiously avoiding a direct message to either the U.S. or China. India’s remarks came …

India must strengthen its ties with Taiwan
2 years, 4 months ago

India must strengthen its ties with Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

During a press briefing on Friday, India’s ministry of external affairs spokesperson responded to China’s unwarranted action against Taiwan in the wake of the United States House of Representatives Speaker, Nancy Pelosi’s, visit to Taiwan earlier this month. But interestingly, even while adhering to the One China Policy in joint statements till 2008, India never acknowledged Taiwan as a part …

Avoid unilateral action to alter Taiwan status quo, says India
2 years, 4 months ago

Avoid unilateral action to alter Taiwan status quo, says India

The Hindu  

India on August 12, 2022 indirectly called upon China to not alter the "status quo" around Taiwan, and cautioned that the current situation should not lead to any "unilateral action". Addressing the weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi refrained from spelling out India's clear position on the 'One China' policy but conveyed the impression that India's …

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