The devastating earthquake in Taiwan on Wednesday, which killed at least nine people and injured more than 1,000 others, elicited an expression of solidarity from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His statement, one of the very few he has made about the island as prime minister, drew attention to India’s curious policy on Taiwan.

       Although India does not officially recognise the island democracy that’s home to 23 million people, it has been more willing to engage with Taiwan in recent years. Here’s a brief history of the relationship and why their unofficial ties are stronger than ever.

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