Will Taiwan lose another diplomatic ally to China?
By DW
09 October 2022 |
3:37 pm
Paraguay is one of only a few countries that still officially recognize Taiwan. However, concerns are growing after Paraguay's president recently urged Taipei to invest $1 billion in his country.
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