Beijing Imposes Sanctions on Paraguay and Belize Over Taiwan Diplomatic Ties

The Chinese foreign ministry in Beijing. Paraguay and Belize are two of just 12 countries that still maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. © Reuters

October 12, 2026 13:58 JST

Beijing announced sanctions on Monday against Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister, over their nations’ diplomatic recognition of Taiwan, which China considers its own territory.

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