Beijing, Oct. 19 -- China's decision to impose sanctions on the foreign ministers of Paraguay and Belize over their support for Taiwan marks a shift in Beijing's pressure campaign, with analysts warning that the move could increase the political risks for foreign officials pursuing independent diplomatic policies, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).

The Chinese regime announced the measures on October 12 against Paraguay's Communications Minister Gustavo Villate and Belize's Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca. The sanctions include freezing their assets in China, prohibiting Chinese organisations and individuals from engaging with them, and barring them from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.

According to TET, the m...