The president of Honduras, which has diplomatic ties with Taiwan, has instructed his foreign minister to start negotiations to establish diplomatic relations with China.
Honduras is one of 14 countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Honduras President Castro posted on social media on the 14th, "I have instructed the foreign minister to negotiate to establish formal relations with China. This is my decision to expand our borders with countries around the world." announced that he had instructed them to start negotiations to establish diplomatic relations with
President Castro, who took office in January last year, insisted during his election period that he would establish diplomatic relations with China. He also indicated that he would like to keep it.
Regarding Taiwan, it was agreed that President Tsai Ing-wen will visit the United States in early next month in conjunction with her visits to Guatemala and Belize, which have diplomatic ties with Central America, and hold talks with Speaker of the House of Representatives McCarthy, according to the Financial Times. The Times reports that China is pushing back.
Taiwan ``carefully consider not falling into China's trap''
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on the 15th, saying, "We have sternly conveyed our concerns to the Honduras government." I have no intention of making the people of Honduras happy. I want Honduras to be careful not to fall into China's trap."