Beijing calls Paraguay leaders willing ‘chess pieces’ after disputed Taiwan trip

“The wheels of history wait for no one. Rejecting the one-China principle will only isolate oneself from the international community,” Guo told a regular press briefing.

He questioned whether the visit served the Paraguayan public or had “some ulterior motive”.

Beijing sees Taiwan as part of China to be reunited by force if necessary. Most countries, including the US, do not recognise Taiwan as an independent state, but Washington is opposed to any attempt to take the self-ruled island by force and is committed to supplying it with weapons.