#AlJazeera Is China using unofficial channels to extend its influence in Paraguay? | 101 East #shorts

Paraguay is one of only 12 countries that maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan instead of China.

But an alleged middleman says Beijing is using unofficial channels to extend its influence into the South American nation.

In a 3-year undercover investigation, 101 East meets a Chinese businessman who claims to be acting on orders from Chinese government officials – an allegation Beijing denies.

WATCH: aje.io/paraguay

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