| ID | 176609 |
| Title Proper | India-Taiwan Relations |
| Other Title Information | Time is Ripe to Bolster Ties |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hashmi, Sana ; Sana Hashmi |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | 2020 will be remembered for a number of reasons. COVID-19 has
changed the world in unimaginable ways. However, one silver lining
of the pandemic is that it expanded Taiwan’s global space. One of
the greatest developments of 2020 was a deeper understanding about
Taiwan worldwide, especially in India. Due to Taiwan’s impeccable
COVID-19 response and also India-China violent clashes in the
Galwan valley, domestic public opinion in India is increasingly shifting
in favour of Taiwan. However, despite this positive momentum, the
Indian leadership still remains cautious about elevating political ties
with Taiwan.
There have been calls to re-evaluate India’s China policy and advance
ties with Taiwan. India does not have formal diplomatic ties with
Taiwan, and the relations are managed primarily through unofficial
channels. The China factor has loomed large over the prospects of
setting the right context for India-Taiwan relations. While the recent
standoff has provided a window of opportunity for India to look
towards Taiwan, there is need for India to devise a long-term strategy
to engage Taiwan. Taiwan too, under the administration of President
Tsai Ing-wen, has emphasised the importance of strengthening ties
with India. A persistent policy and a long-term framework to guide
the relationship is the need of the hour |
| `In' analytical Note | Indian Foreign Affairs Journals Vol. 15, No.1; Jan-Mar 2020: p.33-47 |
| Journal Source | Indian Foreign Affairs Journals 2020-03 15, 1 |
| Key Words | India-Taiwan Relations ; COVID-19 |