Beijing Condemns Paraguay President's Taiwan Visit as 'Chess Piece' Move
China has condemned Paraguayan President Santiago Pena's trade visit to Taipei, calling him a willing 'chess piece' in a geopolitical game. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun warned that rejecting the one-China principle isolates nations from the international community. The visit occurs as the Taiwan issue is expected to dominate the upcoming Trump-Xi summit. Beijing views Taiwan as part of China and has not ruled out reunification by force. Most countries, including the US, do not recognize Taiwan's independence, though Washington opposes any forcible takeover and continues to supply weapons to the island.
Key facts
- President Santiago Pena of Paraguay made a trade visit to Taipei.
- China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun called Pena a 'willing chess piece'.
- Guo warned that rejecting the one-China principle isolates nations.
- The visit coincides with the Trump-Xi summit where Taiwan is a major topic.
- Beijing considers Taiwan part of China and may use force to reunify.
- Most countries, including the US, do not recognize Taiwan as independent.
- The US opposes any forcible takeover of Taiwan and supplies it with weapons.
- Guo questioned whether the visit serves the Paraguayan public or has ulterior motives.
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- Chinese Foreign Ministry
- Paraguay government
- Taiwan government
- United States government
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- Paraguay
- Taipei
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- United States