# China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize Ministers

> China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials for Taiwan diplomatic ties.
- Title: China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize Ministers | Shortify
- Summary: China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials for Taiwan diplomatic ties. China imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign…
- Keywords: china, taiwan, belize, paraguay, sanctions, diplomatic ties, news, politics, world, Ministers, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/12/asia-pacific/china-paraguay-belize-sanctions-taiwan
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- Published: 2026-10-12T03:51:00+00:00
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- Topics: china, taiwan, belize, paraguay, sanctions, diplomatic ties, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.