Relations between the two countries have also strengthened because China is building a huge dam in Honduras. It has been China’s strategy that it has been increasing investment in countries breaking ties with Taiwan.
Honduras defied Taiwan, increased friendship with China – announced to start diplomatic relations
Central American countries Honduras and China Diplomatic relations can start soon. of Honduras President Xiomara Castro Making a big announcement on Tuesday, Xiomara Castro said that his government wants to establish diplomatic relations with China. He also said that for this he had written to the Foreign Minister. eduardo reina Has also been instructed to start talks.
According to Bhasha’s report, after this announcement by Xiomara Castro, the possibility of breaking the relations of Honduras with Taiwan has increased. After starting diplomatic relations with China on behalf of Honduras, only 13 countries will be recognized by Taiwan. On the other hand, there is China which often claims Taiwan as its part.
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Regarding establishing relations between Honduras and China, Castro said during the presidential election campaign in 2021 that if she wins the election, she will focus on relations with China. Although, after winning the election, his government had retreated on this issue, but now once again he has given instructions to start relations.
Denied relations with Taiwan in 2022
In January 2022, the Foreign Minister of Honduras had said that her country would continue to strengthen relations with Taiwan. Along with this, he also said that establishing diplomatic relations with China is not a priority of his government.
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At the same time, Taiwan’s reaction to the announcement of starting diplomatic relations with China has also come to the fore. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry has said, ‘It expresses serious concern to the Government of Honduras. Taiwan has made it clear to Honduras many times that it is an honest and reliable partner for its allies.
Honduras appeals for careful consideration
Taiwan has further said that it has appealed to the Government of Honduras to consider this issue carefully and not to fall into China’s trap so that there is no harm to the friendship between the two countries. There was no immediate response from China on this announcement of Honduras.