Why Paraguay matters so much to China, Taiwan, and the United ...
Why Paraguay matters so much to China, Taiwan, and the United ...
Model Diplomat1 min readamericas
Paraguay sits at a strategic crossroads in the China–Taiwan–US competition as the only South American country with formal diplomatic ties to Taiwan. Key points:
- Paraguay remains Taiwan’s ally due to Beijing’s One China Principle, trading access and development aid in exchange for recognition.
- Taiwan is a major market for Paraguayan beef and pork; preferential Taiwanese access supports Paraguay’s export-driven economy amid rising global protectionism.
- The arrangement has
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