For the first time, India’s three retired armed forces chiefs visited Taiwan for an event and dared China. The retired chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force attended the Ketagalan Forum — 2023 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue in Taipei.
- This event was aimed at enhancing cooperation and dialogue among relevant parties so as to maintain and advance peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
- Former Navy chief, Admiral Karambir Singh (Retired) said at the event that Chinese belligerence and intimidatory use of hard power leaves India disconcerted and that New Delhi does not want the Chinese playbook replicated elsewhere as it is in the South China Sea.
