Paraguay tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, vows to deepen Taiwan ties
- Posted on October 16, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Paraguay's technology minister Gustavo Villate faces Chinese sanctions after rejecting Huawei and ZTE from the nation's 5G infrastructure. Despite Beijing's blacklisting measures, Villate reaffirms his commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Taiwan. The move reflects growing tensions between technology security concerns and geopolitical pressures, as nations navigate competing interests in telecommunications development and international diplomacy.
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Paraguay tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, vows to deepen Taiwan ties
Gustavo Villate, blacklisted alongside Belize’s foreign minister, suggests the move was retaliation for excluding Huawei and ZTE from 5G.
