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The US has downplayed China’s protest over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exchange of congratulatory messages with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te following the recent Lok Sabha election. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that such messages are normal diplomatic practice. Despite China’s opposition to interactions between Taiwan and countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing and its assertion of a ‘One-China’ policy, the US has maintained that India is free to engage with Taiwan in non-official capacities.

China has commenced its second day of military drills around Taiwan, testing their ability to ‘seize power’ and control key areas in response to President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration. The drills, which began three days after Lai assumed office, have drawn condemnation from Taiwan and sparked geopolitical tensions.