Countries should maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan despite Chinese economic pressure

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China sanctioned Paraguayan and Belizean ministers over their countries' relations with Taiwan. Beijing invoked sovereignty and opposition to Taiwanese independence; Taipei condemned interference in other countries' foreign policies. Belize said the measures would not change its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan.