China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Summary
China has placed sanctions on Paraguay’s Communications Minister and Belize’s Foreign Minister because their countries have official ties with Taiwan. The sanctions include freezing their assets in China and banning them from entering Hong Kong and Macau.Key Facts
- China announced sanctions on Paraguay’s Gustavo Villate and Belize’s Francis Fonseca.
- The sanctions freeze their assets in China and block their access to Hong Kong and Macau.
- Chinese organizations and people are banned from working with these ministers.
- China opposes countries having formal relations with Taiwan, which it sees as part of its territory.
- Paraguay and Belize are two of only 12 countries that officially recognize Taiwan.
- The sanctions followed public support for Taiwan from these ministers around Taiwan’s National Day.
- Taiwan’s President emphasized peace and freedom in a recent speech.
- The US supports Taiwan’s defense and recently delivered fighter jets to the island.
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