Amid the geopolitical dispute between China, Taiwan, and the United States, Paraguay has become a stage for intense diplomatic and economic pressure. Businesspeople, legislators, and political sectors push for a potential shift in relations toward Beijing, while Taiwan tries to maintain the historic alliance.
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Advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump have warned that the risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan within the next five years has increased following the meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump stated he does not seek war over the island but suggested Xi might act after his term.
President Santiago Peña's visit to Taiwan rekindled diplomatic tensions with China, which intensified criticism and pressure. For analyst Julieta Heduvan, the country has gained strategic weight but faces risks and opportunities.