Seychelles in the news: presidential race tight, Herminie tops Ramkalawan in a 2nd-round vote dispute. Short bio: an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean, capital Victoria.
Paraguay's president Santiago Peña has visited Taiwan and has reaffirmed diplomatic support, signing cooperation agreements and praising shared democratic values. China has urged Paraguay to sever ties, saying most Paraguayans favour establishing relations with Beijing, and has criticised Paraguayan officials who visit Taipei.