Modi’s Taiwan ties stir China’s ire: Beijing protests PM’s message

China views Taiwan as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force

China on Thursday protested to India over PM Narendra Modi's social media statement that he looked forward to having closer ties with Taiwan, insisting that New Delhi should resist Taiwan authorities' "political calculations." China views Taiwan as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force.

Modi's remarks came in response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory. Lai, elected as Taiwan's President last month, in a message posted on X said: "My sincere congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi 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," Lai said.

In his reply posted on X, Modi said: "Thank you @ChingteLai for your warm message. I look forward to closer ties as we work towards mutually beneficial economic and technological partnership."

Reacting to the messages, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China has lodged a protest with India on this. First of all, there is no President in the Taiwan region, Mao said, when asked for her comments at a media briefing here.

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