Beijing Claims Jaishankar Affirms Taiwan as Part of China; No Shift in Ties with Taipei

Beijing claimed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar affirmed that “Taiwan is part of China” and NSA Ajit Doval reiterated India’s adherence to the One-China policy during meetings with Chinese FM Wang Yi. India clarified its stance remains unchanged, with Taiwan ties limited to trade, technology, and culture. The Chinese readout highlighted Xi–Modi’s 2024 Kazan meeting, resumption of exchanges, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Both sides stressed cooperation, multilateralism, and border stability. China promised to address India’s concerns over fertilizers, rare earths, and tunnel machines, while India emphasized balanced, forward-looking relations and mutual development.