Category: president Mario Abdo Benítez

Paraguay Is Open to Trade With China Without Cutting Taiwan Ties: President

Paraguay’s outgoing President Mario Abdo Benitez said on May 24 that his nation is open to trade with any country, including China, but will not bow to Chinese pressure to cut off Taiwan. At the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Benitez hinted that China had refused to do business with the South American nation due…


Paraguay Seeks $1 Billion Investment From Taiwan to Help It Resists China’s Pressure

President Mario Abdo Benitez of Paraguay has said that his nation requires $1 billion in investment from Taiwan to help the Paraguayan government resist pressure to switch diplomatic recognition to China. Benitez said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sept. 29 that his government was working with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen to ensure that…


Paraguay Seeks $1 Billion Investment From Taiwan to Help It Resist China’s Pressure

President Mario Abdo Benitez of Paraguay has said that his nation requires $1 billion in investment from Taiwan to help the Paraguayan government resist pressure to switch diplomatic recognition to China. Benitez said in an interview with the Financial Times on Sept. 29 that his government was working with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen to ensure that…