US EditionParaguay president vows to defend Taiwan ties ‘with all its strength’
PARAGUAY, JUL 14 – Paraguay will host Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te next month to reinforce diplomatic and economic ties amid Chinese opposition, with Taiwan supporting healthcare and tech sectors.
- On July 15, 2025, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña announced that Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will visit Paraguay in August during a forum in Asuncion.
- This announcement followed Paraguay's pledge on July 14 to defend its 68-year diplomatic ties with Taiwan amid Chinese protests over Taiwan's designation in international events.
- Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Paraguay with around 30 business leaders from key sectors like semiconductors and agriculture to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
- President Peña emphasized Paraguay’s commitment to staunchly uphold its nearly seven-decade partnership with Taiwan, highlighting that this alliance rests on shared democratic ideals and values.
- The visit and ongoing collaboration emphasize Paraguay’s support for Taiwan’s self-determination and aim to deepen ties despite China's territorial claims and political pressure.
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Taiwanese President awaited in Paraguay next month
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña on Monday announced that his Taiwanese colleague Lai Ching-te would visit the South American country next month. Paraguay is the only nation on the continent and one of only 12 countries globally that officially recognize Taiwan.
Paraguay says will defend ties with Taiwan, host its president
ASUNCION — Paraguay, Taiwan’s only remaining diplomatic ally in South America, vowed Monday to defend its ties with the self-governing democracy claimed by China and announced its president, Lai Ching-te, will visit in August. President Santiago Pena hosted Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung on a visit to Asuncion with a delegation of around 30 business leaders. “Paraguay is ready to defend this 68-year relationship, which is based on democ…
Paraguay vows to stand by Taiwan, announces President Lai’s visit in August
ASUNCION, July 15 — Paraguay, Taiwan’s only remaining diplomatic ally in South America, vowed yesterday to defend its ties with the self-governing democracy claimed by China and announced its president, Lai Ching-te, will visit in August. President Santiago Pena hosted Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung on a visit to Asuncion with a delegation of around 30 business leaders. “Paraguay is ready to defend this 68-year relationship, which is ba…
#Paraguay: President Peña emphasized that his country is aware of the existence and importance of #China, but defended the self-determination of the people of #Taiwan.
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