US Opposes China’s ‘Coercion and Aggression’ Against Taiwan’s Allies
Washington’s criticism followed Beijing’s announcement of sanctions against ministers from Paraguay and Belize.
TL;DR
- The U.S. State Department condemned Beijing's "coercion and aggression" toward Taiwan's diplomatic allies.
- China imposed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister, Gustavo Villate, and Belize's foreign minister, Francis Fonseca.
- Paraguay and Belize are among the 12 states with formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
- Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and seeks to isolate it diplomatically.
- The Trump Administration opposes China's coercion against countries exercising their sovereign rights.