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- India's Prime Minister caused a shock after his reelection by publicly thanking Taiwan's leader.
- Many countries avoid publicly engaging with the island nation so as to not anger China.
- Tensions between India and China, Asia's two major powers, are increasing.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi riled China in one of his first acts after being reelected for a historic third term.
Modi, who was reelected in a much narrower-than-expected victory on Tuesday, accepted the congratulations of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te.