“I am a Taiwanese citizen,” said Morris Chang – a man whose nationality has sparked controversy over the Adani Group’s alleged ties to Chinese entities.
Chang, who is a director at PMC Projects (India) Pvt Ltd, which builds ports, terminals, rail lines, power lines and other infrastructure assets for the Adani Group, is being said to be a Chinese national because of his passport. Was, which connects the ports. The energy conglomerate is run by Gautam Adani in China.
“I am a Taiwanese citizen. My passport shows that I am a citizen of the Republic of China, which is what Taiwan is officially known as. This is different from China, which is officially known as the People’s Republic of China, he said in a statement. Email response to a questionnaire.
The opposition Congress used Chang’s alleged Chinese identity to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, asking why security concerns were set aside and Adani was allowed to operate ports in India despite its well-known ties with China. was allowed to do.
However, he refused to answer questions about the projects being done by the PMC with the Adani group.
The PMC is also accused of over-invoicing imported equipment for Adani group firms.
He said, “I am a well-established industrialist in Taiwan, with business interests in global trade, shipping, infra projects, ship-breaking etc.”
“As far as Adani Group is concerned, the matter is sub judice and I will refrain from commenting.” He didn’t elaborate.
He said, “It is very unfortunate that my nationality is being questioned and made into a political issue. I have already told you about my citizenship. I have nothing to do with politics.”
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