Taiwan’s relations with its diplomatic allies

Deal for Taiwan to Pay for Guatemalan Lobbying Efforts May Indicate International Perceptions

As reported on by international media, it has emerged from US foreign lobbying records that Taiwan is paying for Guatemala to lobby the US government, to the tune of 900,000 USD. In particular, what raises eyebrows is that this is taking place through the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which was close to the Trump administration. Notably, Guatemala is one of Taiwan’s fourteen remaining diplomatic allies...