India and Taiwan: A Reality Check

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 diplomatic interactions and assesses Taiwan's role in the global semiconductor industry, including: Comprehensive analysis of Indo-Taiwanese relations addressing historical connections, political constraints, and collaborative opportunities Examination of Taiwan's strategic significance for India beyond information and communication technology manufacturing Analysis of bilateral relations across multiple domains including trade, investment, culture, education, and technology Assessment of Taiwan's role as a key player in the global semiconductor industry and its potential for India's economic development Exploration of emerging trends and future prospects for cooperation between India and Taiwan The book identifies positive trajectory for bilateral relations marked by growing mutual understanding and cooperation. Essential reading for scholars of international relations, Asian studies, and contemporary diplomacy.This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka

About the Author

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).