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China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Al Jazeera10/12/2026
Politics China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties Chinese foreign ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures. Add Al Jazeera on Google Taiwan's flag is carried across the sky during National Day celebrations in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 10, 2025 [Ann Wang/Reuters] By AFP and Reuters Published On 12 Oct 2026 12 Oct 2026 China has sanctioned Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister over ties to Taiwan.
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