"Modi govt's China policy has been a series of flip-flops": Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 21 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday criticised Centre's foriegn policy over dealing with China on multilateral issues asserting that India has been left in a "weaker" and "inferior" position on the global platform under the tenure of Modi government in the past 11 years.
The remarks come days after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid an official visit to India from August 18 to 19.
In a post on social media platform X, Owaisi posed a series of questions to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the government's stand on Taiwan, China's military assistance to Pakistan, and the growing trade deficit with Beijing.
"Why did @DrSJaishankar tell his Chinese counterpart that "Taiwan is part of China"?We had stopped saying so after 2011, once Beijing started giving Staple Visas to certain Indians. Has China announced a change in its Visa Policy?" Owaisi questioned.
The AIMIM chief further alleged that India is suffering in its bilateral ties with China "from territory to trade in all domains."
"Has China agreed not to provide military support to Pakistan, as it did during the recent military clash with us? Have we not insisted to Beijing that we can't be friends if it hurts through Pakistan?" AIMIM chief questioned.
He continued, "What has China promised to ensure that the massive Trade Deficit in its favour is reduced? Or are we going to promote more bilateral trade to further increase the trade deficit?"
The Hyderabad Lok Sabha MP said the government's continued silence on China policy is an "acknowledgement of its failures."
"The Modi government's China policy has been a series of flip-flops, which has left India weaker & in an inferior position after 11 years. From Territory to Trade, India has suffered in all domains. The lack of answers from the government is an acknowledgement of its failures," Owaisi said.
Meanwhile, sources in the government on Tuesday stated that there is no change in India's position on Taiwan.
"There is no change in our position on Taiwan. We stressed that, like the rest of the world, India has a relationship with Taiwan that focuses on economic, technological and cultural ties. We intend to continue it," sources said after a readout by China of the meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, which claimed that Jaishankar had affirmed Taiwan is part of China.
During his visit, Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the 24th round of the Special Representatives' dialogue on the Boundary Question between India and China with the National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, on August 19, and held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on August 18. He also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 19.
Both sides agreed to the re-opening of border trade through the three designated trading points, namely Lipulekh Pass, Shipki La Pass and Nathu La Pass. Both sides also agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, and finalise an updated Air Services Agreement. They also agreed on the facilitation of visas to tourists, businesses, media and other visitors in both directions.
The Chinese side also welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit to be held in Tianjin. The Indian side reaffirmed its full support to China's SCO Presidency, and looked forward to a successful SCO Summit with fruitful outcomes, the MEA readout stated. (ANI)