South Asia ties need to be nurturedBy Sumit KumarPresident Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has focused on improving relations with South Asian countries under the New Southbound Policy. However, Taiwan’s relations with South Asian countries remain weak. Trade barriers imposed by South Asian countries are another obstacle preventing ties with Taiwan, particularly in the field of economics. These challenges notwithstanding, there is no denying that improving bilateral ties would be beneficial for Taiwan and South Asian countries. In addition to encouraging South Asian students to pursue higher education in the nation, Taiwanese universities could also establish satellite schools in South Asia.
