In the dynamics of the Sino-Indian relationship during the last half-century or so, Taiwan has never been considered as a tool of Indian diplomacy and strategy towards China. This is because from the very beginning of their post-war diplomatic relations, India's dealings with China were by and large guided by the former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's vision of Asian solidarity which required friendly relations with China. However, India overlooked Chinese ambitions and the consequent dangers, and failed to safeguard its own national and security interests. China, not only gained some territorial advantages on the common borders, but also successfully encircled India in association with some other hostile countries. Thus China created a kind of pressing situation for India in order to prevent it from counterbalancing Chinese power and influence in the region.

Consequently, India still lacks in strategic and diplomatic leverage over China even though it has acquired the status of a nuclear power. Moreover, the future course of Sino-Indian relations is still unpredictable in spite of some initiatives for reconciliation and confidence building. Hence, India has yet to find out some alternative ways to meet the Chinese challenges. India's ‘Look East Policy’ is aimed in this direction. For the success of this policy, Taiwan's strategic significance cannot be ignored.

The relationship between India and China has been marked by mutual courtesy and esteem throughout the ages till the mid twentieth century scenario of world politics.