Taiwan authorities on Wednesday (May 20) condemned the "biased remarks" made by a political candidate in an election poster. They insisted that the island nation has been "long committed" to planning for the introduction of Indian migrant workers. This follows the circulation of a viral video showing a political campaign poster by Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi that read, "Let’s work together to save the next generation," while vowing to ban Indian workers from immigrating to the nation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meta-told-employees-to-work-from-home-then-began-firing-thousands-inside-mark-zuckerberg-s-company-s-shocking-8-000-job-purge-1779257531155">Meta told employees to WFH, then began firing thousands: Inside company's shocking 8,000-job purge</a><h2>Taiwan cherishes ties with India</h2>The Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India, in a release on the ROC Taiwan website, stated that "the recent discriminatory publications/comments made by certain individuals in Taiwan" do not represent its stance.“Taiwan cherishes the values of democracy, inclusivity, and diversity, and support people to people exchanges between Taiwan and India,” added the statement condemning the racist poster.“We deeply regret and strongly condemn any form of prejudice, racism and discrimination. TECC sincerely look forward to, and will continue to promote, further exchanges between both sides to enhance mutual understanding.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-corruption-in-plain-sight-trump-and-family-get-forever-shield-from-irs-audits-after-hush-hush-settlement-all-you-need-to-know-1779253991583">'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know</a><h2>"Not fond of Indians"</h2>On social media, a racist political poster for Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi is going viral. Among other things, the poster featured a crossed-out picture of a turbaned man and an inverted flag of India, both crossed out. &nbsp;A video of the poster was shared by Ian Miles Cheong, a popular Malaysian journalist and writer on X, with the caption, “ &nbsp;The Taiwanese are not particularly fond of Indians. One political candidate in Kaohsiung vows to ban Indians from immigrating.”

Taiwan has publicly distanced itself from a viral election poster targeting Indian migrant workers, after authorities condemned what they called “discriminatory” and “biased” remarks made by a local political candidate in Kaohsiung. All you need to know.

Taiwan authorities on Wednesday (May 20) condemned the "biased remarks" made by a political candidate in an election poster. They insisted that the island nation has been "long committed" to planning for the introduction of Indian migrant workers. This follows the circulation of a viral video showing a political campaign poster by Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi that read, "Let’s work together to save the next generation," while vowing to ban Indian workers from immigrating to the nation. Also read | Meta told employees to WFH, then began firing thousands: Inside company's shocking 8,000-job purge Taiwan cherishes ties with India The Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India, in a release on the ROC Taiwan website, stated that "the recent discriminatory publications/comments made by certain individuals in Taiwan" do not represent its stance. “Taiwan cherishes the values of democracy, inclusivity, and diversity, and support people to people exchanges between Taiwan and India,” added the statement condemning the racist poster. “We deeply regret and strongly condemn any form of prejudice, racism and discrimination. TECC sincerely look forward to, and will continue to promote, further exchanges between both sides to enhance mutual understanding.” Also read | 'Corruption in plain sight': Trump and family get ‘FOREVER’ shield from IRS audits after hush-hush settlement. All you need to know "Not fond of Indians" On social media, a racist political poster for Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi is going viral. Among other things, the poster featured a crossed-out picture of a turbaned man and an inverted flag of India, both crossed out. A video of the poster was shared by Ian Miles Cheong, a popular Malaysian journalist and writer on X, with the caption, “ The Taiwanese are not particularly fond of Indians. One political candidate in Kaohsiung vows to ban Indians from immigrating.”

Taiwan has publicly distanced itself from a viral election poster targeting Indian migrant workers, after authorities condemned what they called “discriminatory” and “biased” remarks made by a local political candidate in Kaohsiung. All you need to know.

‘We strongly condemn discrimination’: Taiwan slams racist election poster promising a ban on Indian immigrants after viral backlash

On the occasion of the 114th&nbsp;National Day of Republic of China (Taiwan), Stephen Hsu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center(TECC) in the Southern Indian city of Chennai, spoke about the longstanding India-Taiwan partnership and the close cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education and culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;He emphasised that India-Taiwan trade has touched $10.6 billion in 2024, and that it has doubled from what it was during the year 2016. He said that there are more than 300 Taiwanese businesses presently operating in India and that the number of firms have tripled over the last eight years.&nbsp;&nbsp;This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone. On bilateral trade volume in the ongoing year, he said that it is expected to hit a new high, as it has grown by 15% as of August 2025, when compared to the same period last year.&nbsp;Taiwan plays an irreplaceable role in the globally supply chain, with the country producing 70% of the world's semiconductor chips, and 95% of advanced chips which derive the tech revolution.&nbsp;<h2> Taiwan and Tamil Nadu</h2> &nbsp;Speaking on the occasion, Tamil Nadu's IT Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan stated that the state is home to the leading cluster of Taiwanese organisations in India. He elaborated that the Electronics manufacturing, footwear production, semiconductors, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and skilled workforce mobility are the major domains where India and Taiwan are collaborating on.&nbsp;He added that Tamil Nadu had inked over 21 MoUs with Taiwanese firms across sectors. He highlighted that the Foxconn factory that rolls out Apple iPhones from Tamil Nadu plays a substantial role in the state's electronics exports, which amounts of 41% of India's total electronic exports. He also touched upon the footwear and technical textile manufacturing projects by Taiwanese firms in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Taiwan's National Day</h2>&nbsp;October 10 or Double Ten Day is celebrated as Taiwan's National Day. Double Ten Day commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, which launched the Xinhai Revolution and ultimately the overthrow of China’s Qing Dynasty — and resulting in the establishment of the Republic of China (Taiwan).&nbsp;<h2>Taiwan's foreign policy and ties with India</h2>&nbsp;Taiwan's foreign policy is guided by President Lai Ching-Te's "Values-based Diplomacy" along with the vision of an "Everlasting Economic Nation," and our Foreign Minister Dr. Lin Chai-lung advances "Integrated Diplomacy" and carries on Taiwan's New Southbound Policy, Director General Stephen said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Positioned in the Democratic Value Chain, the First Island Chain, and the non-Red Supply Chain, Taiwan collaborates with allies and like-minded countries to promote peace, stability, and prosperity. India, under Prime Minister Modi's "Act East Policy" is a vital partner to Taiwan, and India's foreign policy is highly complementary with Taiwan's Indo-Pacific outreach.&nbsp;&nbsp;Presently, there sre 42 Taiwan Education Centers across India, which includes 12 in South India and 8 in Tamil Nadu. Each Center stands as a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperative spirit between the tow countries.&nbsp;

This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone. 

On the occasion of the 114th National Day of Republic of China (Taiwan), Stephen Hsu, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center(TECC) in the Southern Indian city of Chennai, spoke about the longstanding India-Taiwan partnership and the close cooperation in trade, investment, technology, education and culture. He emphasised that India-Taiwan trade has touched $10.6 billion in 2024, and that it has doubled from what it was during the year 2016. He said that there are more than 300 Taiwanese businesses presently operating in India and that the number of firms have tripled over the last eight years. This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone. On bilateral trade volume in the ongoing year, he said that it is expected to hit a new high, as it has grown by 15% as of August 2025, when compared to the same period last year. Taiwan plays an irreplaceable role in the globally supply chain, with the country producing 70% of the world's semiconductor chips, and 95% of advanced chips which derive the tech revolution. Taiwan and Tamil Nadu Speaking on the occasion, Tamil Nadu's IT Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan stated that the state is home to the leading cluster of Taiwanese organisations in India. He elaborated that the Electronics manufacturing, footwear production, semiconductors, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and skilled workforce mobility are the major domains where India and Taiwan are collaborating on. He added that Tamil Nadu had inked over 21 MoUs with Taiwanese firms across sectors. He highlighted that the Foxconn factory that rolls out Apple iPhones from Tamil Nadu plays a substantial role in the state's electronics exports, which amounts of 41% of India's total electronic exports. He also touched upon the footwear and technical textile manufacturing projects by Taiwanese firms in Tamil Nadu. Taiwan's National Day October 10 or Double Ten Day is celebrated as Taiwan's National Day. Double Ten Day commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of 1911, which launched the Xinhai Revolution and ultimately the overthrow of China’s Qing Dynasty — and resulting in the establishment of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Taiwan's foreign policy and ties with India Taiwan's foreign policy is guided by President Lai Ching-Te's "Values-based Diplomacy" along with the vision of an "Everlasting Economic Nation," and our Foreign Minister Dr. Lin Chai-lung advances "Integrated Diplomacy" and carries on Taiwan's New Southbound Policy, Director General Stephen said. Positioned in the Democratic Value Chain, the First Island Chain, and the non-Red Supply Chain, Taiwan collaborates with allies and like-minded countries to promote peace, stability, and prosperity. India, under Prime Minister Modi's "Act East Policy" is a vital partner to Taiwan, and India's foreign policy is highly complementary with Taiwan's Indo-Pacific outreach. Presently, there sre 42 Taiwan Education Centers across India, which includes 12 in South India and 8 in Tamil Nadu. Each Center stands as a testament to the deepening friendship and cooperative spirit between the tow countries.

This year, as India and Taiwan mark the 30th year of the bilateral relationship, Stephen said that it is a significant milestone.&nbsp;

Taiwanese firms in India have tripled over the last 8 years: TECC

India has the potential to act as a global leader of non-belligerent states in deterring Chinese aggression against Taiwan, an influential think tank has said.

The research paper <a href="https://www.aspi.org.au/report/deterring-attack-taiwan-policy-options-india-and-other-non-belligerent-states">published</a> by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute [ASPI] noted that India's policy settings are "flexible, not fixed" and that across the global south, including in Southeast Asia, New Delhi is seen as an "authentically independent actor, not an ally parroting American talking points".&nbsp;

China recently adopted a tougher language against Taiwan, the self-ruled island nation that it considers as its own. While releasing its budget figures on March 5&nbsp;in the country's rubber-stamp parliament, the National People's Congress, Beijing replaced the mention of Taiwan's "peaceful reunification" into the mainland with a "reunification" that will "be firm".

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The ASPI paper warns that Chinese control of Taiwan would be "a troubling revision to the region's status quo — especially for regional states, including India".&nbsp;

"China would probably be more emboldened to press other territorial claims, including those that to date have been deprioritised — such as in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh," the paper notes.&nbsp;

China has also routinely asserted its claim on the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, an affirmation consistently denounced by New Delhi.&nbsp;

"Unless China becomes convinced that militarily advancing its territorial claims is unacceptable, we should expect it to act aggressively on India’s borders," Arzan Tarapore, author of the ASPI research paper, and PhD Research Scholar at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at the Stanford University told WION.&nbsp;

"If Beijing is allowed to get away with aggression against Taiwan, I cannot imagine that it will stop there," Tarapore added.&nbsp;

<h2>India's disregard for Beijing's 'One China' strategic catchphrase</h2>

New Delhi maintains that its official recognition of the government in Beijing does not require continued explanation. After a short duration of using the phrase 'One China',&nbsp;New Delhi discontinued its use in 2009.&nbsp;

The 'One China' principle has been deployed by Beijing to assert globally that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, a claim Taipei has denounced.

"India has artfully signaled that it is invested in the status quo and stability in cross-strait relations: it disregards China's usual demands to parrot the 'One China' shibboleth," the research paper noted.

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The paper concludes that once a crisis or conflict begins, the policy space shrinks drastically. However, several peacetime policy options from India could dissuade China from attacking Taiwan in the first place.&nbsp;

"The diplomatic option for India is to make sure that Taiwan specifically, or Chinese aggressiveness more generally, is on the agenda in India’s diplomatic activity bilaterally and multilaterally with countries across the world, certainly in Asia, but also in more distant regions, like Europe and Africa," Tarapore told WION.&nbsp;

"Beijing should be clear that the world has a common position on the inadmissibility of the use of force against Taiwan. India has exceptional influence in shaping that global opinion, and it should use that influence, out of self-interest if it seeks to be the Vishwaguru."

India has the potential to act as a global leader of non-belligerent states in deterring Chinese aggression against Taiwan, an influential think tank has said. The research paper published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute [ASPI] noted that India's policy settings are "flexible, not fixed" and that across the global south, including in Southeast Asia, New Delhi is seen as an "authentically independent actor, not an ally parroting American talking points".

India has the potential to act as a global leader of non-belligerent states in deterring Chinese aggression against Taiwan, an influential think tank has said. The research paper published by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute [ASPI] noted that India's policy settings are "flexible, not fixed" and that across the global south, including in Southeast Asia, New Delhi is seen as an "authentically independent actor, not an ally parroting American talking points". China recently adopted a tougher language against Taiwan, the self-ruled island nation that it considers as its own. While releasing its budget figures on March 5 in the country's rubber-stamp parliament, the National People's Congress, Beijing replaced the mention of Taiwan's "peaceful reunification" into the mainland with a "reunification" that will "be firm". Also watch | China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan × The ASPI paper warns that Chinese control of Taiwan would be "a troubling revision to the region's status quo — especially for regional states, including India". "China would probably be more emboldened to press other territorial claims, including those that to date have been deprioritised — such as in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh," the paper notes. China has also routinely asserted its claim on the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, an affirmation consistently denounced by New Delhi. "Unless China becomes convinced that militarily advancing its territorial claims is unacceptable, we should expect it to act aggressively on India’s borders," Arzan Tarapore, author of the ASPI research paper, and PhD Research Scholar at the Center for International Security and Cooperation at the Stanford University told WION. "If Beijing is allowed to get away with aggression against Taiwan, I cannot imagine that it will stop there," Tarapore added. India's disregard for Beijing's 'One China' strategic catchphrase New Delhi maintains that its official recognition of the government in Beijing does not require continued explanation. After a short duration of using the phrase 'One China', New Delhi discontinued its use in 2009. The 'One China' principle has been deployed by Beijing to assert globally that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, a claim Taipei has denounced. "India has artfully signaled that it is invested in the status quo and stability in cross-strait relations: it disregards China's usual demands to parrot the 'One China' shibboleth," the research paper noted. Also read | Padma Awards 2024: India confers its third highest civilian honour on Taiwanese tycoon Young Liu The paper concludes that once a crisis or conflict begins, the policy space shrinks drastically. However, several peacetime policy options from India could dissuade China from attacking Taiwan in the first place. "The diplomatic option for India is to make sure that Taiwan specifically, or Chinese aggressiveness more generally, is on the agenda in India’s diplomatic activity bilaterally and multilaterally with countries across the world, certainly in Asia, but also in more distant regions, like Europe and Africa," Tarapore told WION. "Beijing should be clear that the world has a common position on the inadmissibility of the use of force against Taiwan. India has exceptional influence in shaping that global opinion, and it should use that influence, out of self-interest if it seeks to be the Vishwaguru."

'Vishwaguru' India can be a global leader in deterring China from attacking Taiwan