How Modi’s Diplomatic Correspondence Led To A Social Media War Between China and Taiwan; Details Inside

New Delhi: In an unexpected escalation of diplomatic tensions, a simple congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te to Narendra Modi on his swearing-in as the Prime Minister of India has spiraled into a heated online confrontation between China and Taiwan. The situation intensified when China expressed strong objections to Modi’s statement about seeking closer ties with Taiwan.

Further fueling the controversy, Beijing has now firmly declared that there is no such title as ‘President’ of the Taiwan region, underscoring its stance on the sovereignty dispute. This incident marks a significant flashpoint in the delicate balance of international relations in the region.

How The Social Media War Started

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulated PM Modi on his electoral win in the general elections and after the reaction, the social media war between the two neighbors started.

In a message posted on X, Taiwan President Lai wrote, “My sincere congratulations to the Prime Minister on his election victory. We look forward to enhancing the fast-growing Taiwan-India partnership and expanding our collaboration in trade, technology & other sectors to contribute to peace & prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.”

In response to the congratulations message from Taiwan President Lai, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “Thank you Lai Ching-te for your warm message. I look forward to closer ties as we work towards mutually beneficial economic and technological partnerships.”

Reaction From China

In reaction to all this, the Chinese embassy in India said, “There is no such thing as “president” of the Taiwan region. Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.”

“The Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. This is an undeniable fact, a universal consensus of the international community and a basic norm in international relations,” the embassy tweeted.

Also, during a media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, “First of all, there is no such thing as ‘President’ of the Taiwan region, as per a report by IndiaToday.

“As for your question, China opposes all forms of official interactions between the Taiwan authorities and countries having diplomatic relations with China. There is but one China in the world. Taiwan is an inalienable part of the territory of the People’s Republic of China,” she said, upon being asked to comment on the exchange.