A section of diplomats have constantly pointed out to the numerous visits made by Singaporean leaders Lee Kuan Yew even though Singapore doesn’t enjoy full diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
But with China recently refusing visa to an IAS officer from Arunachal Pradesh who was part of an IAS study tour, South Block too has been a bit miffed with Beijing. There is a growing view that signals should be sent to China that India, too, is sensitive to this attitude on Arunachal Pradesh.