{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cmoks68qa000413fhtl2hbt8v","slug":"paraguay-taiwan-and-china-a-close-look-at-a-diplom-20260430","title":"Paraguay, Taiwan and China: A Close Look at a Diplomatic Crossroad","level":"EASY","publishedAt":"2026-04-30T01:03:49.991Z"},"topic":{"slug":"paraguay-taiwan-and-china-a-close-look-at-a-diplom-20260430","category":"world"},"article":{"paragraphs":["Paraguay is one of about a dozen countries that still have official diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The two countries have had a formal relationship since 1957 and they work together on trade and development projects. Many people in Paraguay know Taiwan for help with schools and roads.","But China has been trying to win friends in Paraguay with visits and offers of business. Some Paraguayan politicians took trips to China and saw new projects there. The Paraguayan president and foreign ministry say the country will not abandon its ties with Taiwan and will protect the long friendship. This issue is a topic in Paraguayan politics and business."],"wordCount":107,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"diplomatic","example":"They use diplomatic talks to solve problems.","phonetic":"/ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/","definition":"related to official relations between countries"},{"word":"visit","example":"She will visit the city next week.","phonetic":"/ˈvɪz.ɪt/","definition":"to go to a place for a short time"},{"word":"protect","example":"They will protect the long friendship.","phonetic":"/prəˈtɛkt/","definition":"to keep safe"}],"quiz":[{"answer":"Taiwan","question":"With which place does Paraguay have official diplomatic ties?"},{"answer":"since 1957","question":"Since when have Paraguay and Taiwan had a formal relationship?"},{"answer":"will not abandon its ties with Taiwan","question":"What does Paraguay's president and foreign ministry say the country will not do?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you have a long friendship that you want to protect? Why?"},{"question":"Have you ever visited a country that surprised you? What happened?"},{"question":"Do you think business or friendships are more important when countries decide who to work with?"}]}