1st Edition

India and Taiwan A Reality Check

By Charles Li Copyright 2026
310 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

310 Pages 7 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book examines the multifaceted dimensions of Indo-Taiwanese relations, exploring historical connections, political constraints, and opportunities for collaboration. The analysis addresses Taiwan's strategic significance for India beyond technology manufacturing, examining bilateral relations across trade, investment, culture, education, and technology sectors. The work provides insights from... Read more

Preface
Foreword
Message from Director General C3S
Author’s Note
Abbreviations
Definitions
1. Introduction
2. Historical Ties between India and China
3. India and Taiwan Relations in a Bilateral Context
4. Taiwan and India: An Evaluation of Strengths and Potential
5. Conclusion
Annexures 
Bibliography 

Biography

Charles Li is a Taiwanese diplomat. He has served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) and overseas missions for over 38 years. He then assumed the post of the Director-General (Consul-General) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Currently, he is the Secretary General of Taiwan’s International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF), the official International Development Agency of the ROC (Taiwan).