# China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan

> China has imposed sanctions on government officials from Paraguay and Belize for their ties to Taiwan, citing threats to its sovereignty.
- Title: China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan
- Summary: China has imposed sanctions on government officials from Paraguay and Belize for their ties to Taiwan, citing threats to its sovereignty. China sanctioned…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/12/china-sanctions-paraguay-belize-ministers-over-taiwan-ties?traffic_source=rss
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## China targets two ministers
China has sanctioned Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister over their ties to Taiwan. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the move on Monday.
## Reasons cited for sanctions
China said the sanctions safeguard its national sovereignty and oppose Taiwan separatist activities. The measures took effect the same day as the announcement.
## Sanctions now in force
The sanctions went into effect on October twelve, twenty twenty-six, the day the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made its announcement.
## Key takeaway

China sanctioned Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister on October twelve, twenty twenty-six, over their Taiwan connections, citing opposition to separatist activities.