Modi’s Nod to Closer Ties With Taiwan Suggests India’s Evolving ‘Act East Policy’: Analysts

A cordial exchange between the Indian prime minister and the new Taiwanese president sparked a strident protest from Beijing.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives a victory symbol at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi on June 4, 2024. Adnan Abidi/Reuters

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NEW DELHI—After being sworn in as India’s prime minister for a third consecutive term, Narendra Modi received congratulatory messages from a diverse array of world leaders around the globe.