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Paraguayan President Receives Taiwan Honor, Signs Seven Deals

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña received Taiwan’s Order of Brilliant Jade with Grand Cordon during his state visit.
He met President Lai Ching-te, reaffirmed diplomatic ties, and signed seven agreements on technology, cybersecurity, finance, trade and an AI computing centre.
Taiwan opened its market to Paraguayan poultry as part of the cooperation deals.
China’s foreign-ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Paraguay to cut ties with Taiwan, citing the One China principle.

History

Historical Context

In 1971 the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 on 25 October, recognizing the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate Chinese representative and expelling the Republic of China. The decision cut Taiwan’s UN membership and reduced its diplomatic allies, prompting Taipei to pursue trade deals to preserve its remaining partnerships.

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Story summary

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña received Taiwan’s Order of Brilliant Jade with Grand Cordon during his state visit.
He met President Lai Ching-te, reaffirmed diplomatic ties, and signed seven agreements on technology, cybersecurity, finance, trade and an AI computing centre.
Taiwan opened its market to Paraguayan poultry as part of the cooperation deals.
China’s foreign-ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged Paraguay to cut ties with Taiwan, citing the One China principle.

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