China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
BEIJING: China placed sanctions from Monday on Paraguay’s communications minister as well as the foreign minister of Belize, on the grounds of their countries’ ties with Taiwan. The foreign ministry cited national sovereignty and security as reasons for the measures, saying some Belize and Paraguay politicians have been “anti-China” in pushing for their nations to maintain diplomatic ties with…
China has imposed sanctions on the communications minister of Paraguay and the foreign minister of Belize, citing their countries' ties with Taiwan as the reason. The Chinese foreign ministry stated that some politicians in Belize and Paraguay have been "anti-China" in their efforts to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which China views as its territory.
The sanctions include barring entry visas to Hong Kong and Macau, and prohibiting Chinese organizations and individuals from engaging in transactions, cooperation, or other activities with the sanctioned individuals. This move comes amid China's continued assertion of its claim over Taiwan, a stance that is strongly rejected by the government of Taiwan.
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