India should oppose Taiwan’s political moves : China

China fumes as Taiwan’s President congratulates PM Modi on victory

Washington DC (USA) – China has condemned the conversation that happened between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Taiwan through social media posts. The President of Taiwan congratulated Prime Minister Modi for the victory of the BJP-led NDA alliance. Prime Minister Modi also thanked in response. China condemned this, saying that India should oppose the political move by the Taiwanese authorities.

‘India must oppose the political moves of Taiwan’ – China; Claims #Taiwan a part of #China

Prime Minister Modi’s response to the Taiwanese President’s congratulatory message on his election win unsettles China !’

The United States takes India’s side

👉There’s no need for China… pic.twitter.com/TxOzBbjBsa

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) June 7, 2024

US supports India !

America has expressed its opinion on this matter. When asked about this, the spokesperson of the US State Department said, ‘I am not aware of the full details, but greeting is a part of diplomacy’.

Taiwan is part of China !

According to China, Taiwan is its inalienable territory and must be reunited with the mainland (China) at all costs. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China opposes all forms of official communication between Taiwanese officials and countries that have diplomatic relations with China. There is only one China in the world and Taiwan is an integral part of the People’s Republic of China. The ‘One-China Principle’ is a well-accepted norm in international relations and is widely agreed upon by the international community. India has made a serious political commitment to this formula. India is expected to recognise and oppose the political moves of the Taiwanese authorities. China has protested to India about this.

What was the conversation between India and Taiwan ?

‘My sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory. We look forward to enhancing the fast-growing #Taiwan-#India partnership, expanding our collaboration on trade, technology & other sectors to contribute to peace & prosperity in the #IndoPacific’, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te posted on X. Modi responded on X a few hours later, thanking Lai for his warm message. He added, ‘I look forward to closer ties as we work towards mutually beneficial economic and technological partnership’.

Editorial Perspective

China does not need to preach to India about what to do and what not to do. Instead, India should ask China if it will listen when India advises it on its foreign policies.