TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — India’s Centre for China Analysis and Strategy President Jayadeva Ranade said India and Taiwan are strengthening ties as global power shifts reshape economic and strategic priorities, CNA reported Tuesday.
Ranade said in an interview the world is entering a period of major change. He said China’s rise and its challenge to US influence are prompting countries to adjust their foreign policies.
“India and Taiwan are responding by expanding engagement across multiple areas,” Ranade said. He added that their relationship is becoming more important both economically and strategically.
He said India continues to follow a policy of strategic autonomy in global affairs. He explained that avoiding close alignment with major powers, including the US and China, has allowed steady growth in ties with Taiwan.
Ranade said economic cooperation remains the main driver of the relationship. He pointed to semiconductors as the most important sector, as India seeks to build domestic chip production while Taiwan plays a central role in global supply chains.
“India had hoped for deeper cooperation with major Taiwanese firms such as TSMC,” Ranade said. He noted that while progress has been slower than expected, Indian companies have begun working with several Taiwan partners to develop chip manufacturing capacity.
He said consumer electronics is another area with strong potential for cooperation. “Taiwan companies offer advanced technology and quality, while India provides a large and growing consumer market,” he added.
Ranade said industries such as shipbuilding and basic manufacturing also present opportunities. He added that India has advantages in labor and location, while Taiwan contributes experience and technical expertise.
“Education and cultural exchanges between the two sides are also expanding,” he said. He noted that more Indian students are coming to Taiwan to study Mandarin and learn about traditional culture.
On regional security, Ranade said tensions across the Taiwan Strait remain manageable in the short term. He said China is more likely to apply economic pressure on Taiwan than launch a direct military attack, per Economic Daily News.
He said Taiwan’s position on key shipping routes and its role in high-tech industries make it strategically important to India. He added that ties between the two sides are likely to deepen further as global supply chains shift and geopolitical competition increases.
