# China Sanctions Paraguay Belize Ministers

> China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers for Taiwan ties.
- Title: China Sanctions Paraguay Belize Ministers · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers for Taiwan ties. China imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister…
- Keywords: paraguay, belize, taiwan, china, sanctions, ministers, diplomatic relations, news, business, world, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/china-sanctions-paraguay-belize-ministers-over-taiwan-ties
- Published: 2026-10-12T04:58:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paraguay, belize, taiwan, china, sanctions, ministers, diplomatic relations, news, business, world
## China sanctions
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister over their countries' ties with Taiwan.
## Hong Kong and Macao blocked
Hong Kong and Macao access blocked under sovereignty-related measures.
## Taiwan diplomatic status
Paraguay and Belize are two of just 12 countries that still maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
## Key takeaway

China imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister over their diplomatic relations with Taiwan.