China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
Al Jazeera English reports: Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
This world story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Taiwan, Paraguay and Belize.
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- Taiwan, Paraguay, Belize, Chinese Foreign Ministry
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