Archive · 19 Aug 2025
India Reaffirms Taiwan Stance After Reports: Ties Remain Unchanged
India's government has restated its position on Taiwan after reports suggested a change.
India says it still sees Taiwan in the same way, focusing on business, technology, and cultural links.
Top officials from India and China met, but India's side didn't bring up Taiwan.
While they don't have official diplomatic ties, India and Taiwan have a relationship mainly for trade and cultural reasons.
India clarified its stance on Taiwan following reports from Chinese media.
India maintains its focus on economic, technology, and cultural ties with Taiwan.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar did not make any specific remarks on Taiwan during talks with his Chinese counterpart.
India's relationship with Taiwan continues to be driven by trade and cultural exchange.
India and Taiwan do not have formal diplomatic ties.
- Who
- Indian government sources, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
- What
- India's reaffirmed position on Taiwan.
- When
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
- Where
- New Delhi, India and Taipei, Taiwan.
- Why
- To clarify India's stance following reports about the Foreign Minister's meeting.
China
Taiwan
Sovereignty
China
Taiwan is a part of China.
Taiwan
Taiwan is an independently governed territory.
- Main Players
- India, Taiwan, China
- Relationship Focus
- Economic, technology, and cultural ties
- Diplomatic Ties
- None
- India's Representative in Taiwan
- India-Taipei Association
- Taiwan's Representative in India
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre
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