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Paraguay's tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, says Taiwan ties 'not up for negotiation'
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Paraguay's technology minister Gustavo Villate, blacklisted by Beijing for Paraguay's ties with Taiwan and excluding Chinese Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks, vows to deepen relations with Taiwan despite sanctions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.
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Sanctions have hardened Paraguay's telecom stance and cut out Chinese suppliers from 5G infrastructure. You must reconsider vendor risk and geopolitical exposure if your business depends on Latin American telecom contracts.
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