Event Brief
China escalates rhetoric over Paraguay president’s Taiwan trip
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
Summary: China said Paraguay President Santiago Pena and colleagues were “pawns” and had “ulterior motives” for visiting Taiwan.
WHO: China
WHAT: China ramped up rhetoric against Paraguay President Santiago Pena’s Taiwan visit.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 4:52 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: China reacted to Paraguay President Santiago Pena’s trip to Taiwan.
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