Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-12
China announced on Monday, October 12, sanctions against a minister from Paraguay and another from Belize for supporting the maintenance of diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Beijing describes these sanctions as a “warning” intended to deter other countries from supporting the island, which China considers one of its provinces.
This measure aims to remind Taiwan’s remaining allies in Latin America that their support carries political and diplomatic costs.