China takes measures against Belize and Paraguay for violating regulations on Taiwan
Measures against authorities from the two countries include asset freezes, entry bans, and restrictions on transactions with Chinese entities
TL;DR
- China has imposed sanctions on the Foreign Minister of Belize and the Minister of Information and Communication Technologies of Paraguay.
- Sanctions include freezing assets in China, restricting entry into China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and prohibiting transactions with Chinese entities.
- The measures are a response to the ministers' support for continued diplomatic relations between their countries and Taiwan.
- China states these actions are taken to protect its sovereignty, security, and development interests, and to counter separatist activities favoring Taiwan's independence.