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China sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan ties
Source: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera · Published
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
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