What leads to the establishment of diplomatic relations between an emergent nation like Taiwan and a devoloping country like Paraguay? One is part of the American continent, the other one part of Asia;a quiete far distance between them. What kind of relations unite them? And what gains each one of them by those relations? Almost nobody in the Western hemisphere would consider the possiblility of relations between Taiwan and Paraguay. Taiwan mostly is regarded as a part of the People’s Republic of China. And Paraguay is not really known at all, in contrast to its great neighbours Brasil and Argentina.
The Latinamerican region became the place where Taiwan fought for its international acceptance. The Republic of China wishes to become an independent democractic state, fully accepted internationally. That’s why Taiwan is building up relations to other countries. At this point of time 27 countries accept it as an independent state.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Relations between Taiwan and Paraguay
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. brief presentation → Taiwan
- 1.2. brief presentation → Paraguay
- 2. Historical background
- 3. Taiwan's isolated role on the international stage
- 3.1. Taiwan's relations to Latin American countries
- 3.2. The Republic of China's ministry of foreign affairs
- 4. Paraguay's advantage of being Taiwan's ally
- 4.1. The International Cooperation and Development Fund
- 4.2. The Synery System Development Project
- 5. Taiwan's advantage of being Paraguay's ally
- 5.1. The Republic of China's present situation
- 5.2. The request for the representation of the Republic of China in the UN
- 6. "Dollar diplomacy"
- 7. Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the relationship between Taiwan and Paraguay, two geographically distant nations with unique historical and political contexts. The main objective is to understand the factors that led to the establishment and maintenance of diplomatic relations between these countries, analyzing the mutual benefits and strategic considerations involved. * The historical development of Taiwan-Paraguay relations. * Taiwan's pursuit of international recognition and its strategic alliances. * Paraguay's position in the context of Taiwan's diplomatic efforts. * The role of economic cooperation and "dollar diplomacy" in shaping the relationship. * The impact of Taiwan's international isolation on its foreign policy.Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction explores the seemingly unlikely connection between Taiwan and Paraguay, highlighting the geographical distance and contrasting political situations. It sets the stage for investigating the motivations and advantages of their diplomatic ties. The historical background section details the initial establishment of relations in 1957, noting the context of Chiang Kai-Shek's rule in Taiwan and Alfredo Stroessner's dictatorship in Paraguay, and the subsequent signing of various agreements. Taiwan's isolated role on the international stage discusses Taiwan's efforts to build alliances after its expulsion from the UN in 1971, focusing on its increased engagement with Latin America as a strategic move. The chapter on Paraguay's advantages details the benefits Paraguay derived from its alliance with Taiwan, including economic aid and development projects. The section outlining Taiwan's advantages explores Taiwan's perspective and economic incentives in maintaining the relationship with Paraguay.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Taiwan, Paraguay, diplomatic relations, international recognition, economic cooperation, dollar diplomacy, Cold War, Latin America, political isolation, strategic alliances, development aid.- Arbeit zitieren
- Anna Meyer zu Venne (Autor:in), 2004, Relations between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Republic of Paraguay, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/120797
