China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit - Reuters
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"This fully demonstrates that wallowing in the mire with the Taiwan authorities is deeply unpopular."
— Guo Jiakun , Politician
"Whether those politicians are acting in the interests of the Paraguayan people or have 'ulterior motives is something that any discerning person can clearly see.'"
— Guo Jiakun , Politician
"Pekín se opone firmemente y condena enérgicamente las acciones de la parte paraguaya."
— Guo Jiakun , Politician
"instó nuevamente al Gobierno paraguayo a 'cambiar de rumbo cuanto antes' y situarse 'del lado correcto de la historia'."
— Guo Jiakun , Politician
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He is a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry.
President of Taiwan.
Foreign Minister of Taiwan.
The current president of Paraguay involved in diplomatic relations.
Santiago Pena is the President of Paraguay.
Santiago Peña is the President of Paraguay.
President of Taiwan participating in military exercises.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQc3hZZVdHSVItUjgyeTZ0blVtMC1lUEVYT2loS2lLQjlwZHZMcmxFTEVSV09ZdXJIUHVmTlZiU3BCMnREcEZLb0k5UGRsaDJqLWlDdmxuT3E2TENkTUVtWVBvSzJtSXl0Xy1MSy1rN3kwRHl0YTJzV2VBU25HWE8ybHBlWGhadDQzYTNBcHFKM2hLY19SY00zR2RqNTBpMkZQMV9XSGl3eVlfU3JfWmcwYg?oc=5" target="_blank">China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña arrived in Taiwan for his first official visit, reaffirming Paraguay's diplomatic recognition of Taiwan despite growing pressure from China. Paraguay remains the only South American nation to maintain formal diplomatic ties with the self-ruled island.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China firmly opposes and condemns Paraguayan President Santiago Peña's visit to Taiwan, urging the Paraguayan government to recognize the one-China principle.
China accused Paraguayan leaders of acting as 'pawns of Taiwan's separatist forces' and ignoring 'the will of the people' following President Santiago Peña's recent visit to the island.
China accused Paraguayan leaders of acting as 'pawns of Taiwan's separatist forces' and ignoring 'the will of the people' following President Santiago Peña's recent visit to the island.
China has intensified its criticism of Paraguayan President Santiago Peña's recent visit to Taiwan, accusing him and his colleagues of acting as 'pawns to separatist forces' and having 'ulterior motives' for maintaining ties with Taipei.
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