Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan

Paraguay has accused a Chinese diplomat of interfering in its domestic affairs and given him 24 hours to leave the country, escalating tensions over the South American nation’s long friendship with Taiwan

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China Stages Largest Show of Force in Decades After U.S. Visit by Taiwan's Lai

Taiwanese authorities said they were seeing ‘major elements of a military drill’ over a vast expanse of air and sea.
The Wall Street Journal - 1d
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international ...
ABC News - 17h
UN envoy to Syria says 'extremely important' Israel ends its attacks

Yahoo News - 1d
Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

China has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own
ABC News - 4d
Paraguay kicks out Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan

Officials declare Xu Wei persona non grata after he asks Paraguay government to choose China over longtime ally. Paraguay has expelled a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic ...
The Guardian - 6d
Beijing Has Picked Off Taiwan's Remaining Allies. Taiwan Is Fighting Back.

President Lai Ching-te talked to House Speaker Mike Johnson in Guam while en route to Palau, the last of Taiwan’s three Pacific-nation allies.
The Wall Street Journal - 6d
Macron urges lawmakers to vote for Barnier

French president downplays economic risks triggered by likely government collapse on Wednesday
Financial Times - Dec. 4
The Princess of Wales will help kick off a Qatari state visit to the UK

The Princess of Wales will help kick off the emir of Qatar’s trip to Britain as the U.K. government enlists one of the most popular royals to ensure the success of a state visit by the leader of a ...
ABC News - Dec. 3
Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.
NBC News - Dec. 3