Paraguay president reaffirms ties with Taiwan as China pressures him to switch allegiance

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Paraguay's President lauded friendship with Taiwan, while China urged him to sever ties. President Santiago Pena emphasized shared values of democracy and freedom in his remarks during a visit to Taiwan, one of its few remaining diplomatic allies. China insists on the "One China" principle, asserting Taiwan is part of its territory and urging Paraguay to align with Beijing.


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