Vivek Ramaswamy, Indian-American US Presidential Candidate, Champions Closer Ties With India To Counter China

Indian-American Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy has emphasised the importance of strengthening diplomatic ties with India, South Korea, and Japan.

He believes that by doing so, the United States can reduce its economic reliance on China and Taiwan.

In response to criticism from fellow Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, Ramaswamy defended his position on foreign policy issues.

He stated that his plan involves forming a stronger partnership with India, which would include India's commitment to closing the Malacca Strait in the event of a conflict with Taiwan.

Additionally, Ramaswamy aims to establish stronger alliances with South Korea and Japan to decrease the economic dependence on China and Taiwan.

Ramaswamy, who transitioned from being an entrepreneur to a politician, strongly believes in strategic clarity.

Highlighting the significance of leading-edge semiconductors manufactured in Taiwan, Ramaswamy emphasises the need to prevent China from gaining excessive leverage over the US economy.

He has asserted that the American way of life relies on these semiconductors and that risking China's control over them would be detrimental.

He further stated that the US needs to strengthen its homeland defense, as it is currently vulnerable to potential conflicts with China. This includes enhancing capabilities in nuclear defence, super electromagnetic pulse defense, cyber defense, and space defence.

Ramaswamy's campaign emphasises that he is the only US Presidential candidate who has clearly stated the commitment to defend Taiwan.

Ramaswamy boldly declares, “I am the only Presidential candidate willing to state what is necessary: we will defend Taiwan. The US currently doesn't even recognise Taiwan as a nation. Democrats and Republicans both unquestioningly endorse the ‘one China' policy and embrace 'strategic ambiguity' toward the island."