China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
China has imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and Belize's foreign minister in a move tied to their governments' relations with Taiwan. The measures were announced by China's foreign ministry on Monday and took effect the same day. Beijing said the actions were aimed at protecting national sovereignty and countering what it described as Taiwan separatist activity.The sanctions target Paraguay's Communications Minister Gustavo Villate and Belize's Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca. According to the announcement, their assets in China will be frozen and they will be denied entry visas to Hong Kong and Macau. Chinese organisations and individuals are also barred... [Continue Reading]
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