Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña visits Taiwan for the first time, drawing renewed scrutiny from China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory. Multiple outlets report Peña’s arrival in Taipei and describe the visit as part of an effort to strengthen relations with Taiwan, Paraguay’s only South American diplomatic ally. Taiwan hosts Peña with an official reception and frames the trip as support for its remaining partnership network. Peña leads a delegation including government officials and business representatives and publicly characterizes Taiwan as an important partner for Paraguay. In parallel, China’s government urges Paraguay to sever ties with Taiwan and adhere to the “one-China principle,” according to reports. After the visit concludes, additional coverage says Beijing criticizes the move and characterizes Paraguayan leaders as acting on external “chess pieces,” while calling on Asunción to change course. The developments are presented across outlets as part of a broader diplomatic competition between Beijing and Taipei for recognition, with Paraguay maintaining its relationship with Taiwan despite pressure.