Q: What is your comment on the just concluded presidential election in Paraguay?

A: The Chinese people have always cherished friendly sentiments towards the people of Paraguay. We congratulate Mr. Duarte on his election as next president of Paraguay.

China has always attached importance to the development of relations with Paraguay and is willing to establish and develop normal state-to-state relations with Paraguay on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence and one China Principle.