Hong Kong and Macao access blocked under sovereignty-related measures
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 (Reuters) -- China on Monday placed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister as well as the foreign minister of Belize, over their countries' ties with Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.