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China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize Ministers
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials for Taiwan diplomatic ties.
In brief
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials for Taiwan diplomatic ties. China imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which Beijing claims as a province. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
China sanctions ministers
China placed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister over their countries' ties with Taiwan.
Taiwan diplomatic status
China claims Taiwan is one of its provinces with no right to statehood, a view Taipei's government strongly rejects.
Sanctions impact
The sanctions bar entry visas to Hong Kong and Macau and prohibit Chinese organizations from transactions with the countries.
Recent diplomatic meetings
Belize's foreign minister met Taiwan's counterpart in Belize last month, and Paraguay's minister met Taiwan's deputy foreign minister in Paraguay.
Belize embassy post
Belize's embassy in Taiwan celebrated the 37th anniversary of diplomatic ties on its Facebook page.
China's pressure on allies
China has stepped up pressure on Taiwan's remaining diplomatic allies to sever ties with Taipei, following Nauru's 2024 decision and Honduras's 2023 move.
At a glance
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister for maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which Beijing claims as a province.
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