Honduras’ decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of China is yet another sign of growing Chinese influence in Latin America. For decades the Asian superpower funneled billions
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Honduras President Xiomara Castro announced Tuesday that her government will seek to establish diplomatic relations with China, which would imply severing relations with Taiwan. The switch would leave Taiwan recognized
Honduras President Xiomara Castro says her government will seek to establish diplomatic relations with China, which would imply severing relations with Taiwan. Castro said on her Twitter account Tuesday that
By Tara Subramaniam Honduras is taking steps to begin official diplomatic relations with China, President Xiomara Castro announced on Tuesday, in a fresh blow to Taiwan which is recognized officially by only a handful of countries.
President Xiomara Castro’s announcement implies her government will sever relations with the self-ruling island, which is claimed by Beijing and has few remaining allies.
Honduras’ decision to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of China is yet another sign of growing Chinese influence in Latin America. For decades the Asian superpower funneled billions
Honduras will establish diplomatic ties with China, President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday, a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.
Honduras is seeking diplomatic relations with China, in turn, switching allegiance from Taiwan, which Beijing rejects as its own diplomatic nation under the "One-China" policy.
Honduras has cut ties with Taiwan to show its allegiance to China after decades of the Asian superpower funding infrastructure projects across the country. It’s a sign of China’s growing influence in Latin America and of Taiwan’s diminishing recognition.
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