China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials over ties with Taiwan

China sanctioned Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister on Monday over ties with Taiwan, the island democracy Beijing claims as its own.
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize officials over ties with Taiwan

China has imposed sanctions on the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize. These actions were taken due to their respective countries’ ties with Taiwan. Beijing considers Taiwan a breakaway province it intends to reunite with China.

  • China sanctioned Paraguay’s communications minister.
  • China sanctioned Belize’s foreign minister.
  • The sanctions are a result of ties with Taiwan.
  • Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory.
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