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India called for “restraint” over Taiwan. It cautioned against “any unilateral action to change the status quo” while maintaining its position that the “One China policy” has been “well known and consistent” and doesn’t need any reiteration.
Key Takeaways.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said: “Like many other countries, India too is concerned about recent developments.”
- India urges the exercise of restraint, avoidance of unilateral actions to change the status quo, deescalation of tensions and efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region.
- India had maintained a silent position on the situation as China held military drills near Taiwan after the U.S. House Speaker’s visit to the island.
- China has halted the exercises but announced that its “war preparation” would continue.
About Taiwan
- Taiwan is located at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
- Capital-Taipei
- Neighboring countries:
- Northwest – People’s Republic of China
- Northeast – Japan
- South – Philippines
- Maritime Borders:
- North and northeast – The East China Sea
- East –The Pacific Ocean
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Content Source: The Hindu
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