China News Network, March 3 -- On March 26, local time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Honduras issued a statement officially announcing the severance of "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan.

The statement said that there is only one China in the world, the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. Effective immediately, Honduras severed "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and stopped all contacts and official contacts with Taiwan.

On March 3, China and Honduras established diplomatic relations.

The picture shows Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras. Figure/ICphoto

"Honduras",

In Spanish it means "deep",

Its western part was once one of the centers of the Mayan civilization.

This country located in northern Central America

Bordered to the north by the Caribbean Sea,

Fonseca Bay in the Pacific Ocean to the south,

It borders Nicaragua and El Salvador to the east and south,

It borders Guatemala to the west.

This was a Spanish colony.

On September 1821, 9,

Formal declaration of independence,

The official language is Spanish.

Honduras covers an area of 11,25 square kilometers,

More than three-quarters of the territory is mountainous and plateau,

About half of the land is covered by forests,

It is rich in high-quality woods such as pine, mahogany and white wood.

The country has agriculture as its pillar industry,

Rich in bananas, coffee, tobacco, sugar cane and other crops,

Once the world's largest exporter of bananas,

It is now the largest exporter of coffee in Central America.

Silver, gold, lead, zinc, copper, iron, antimony, coal

It is the main mineral resource here,

Silver reserves rank first in Central America.

A view of a hydroelectric power plant 180 kilometers north of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.

In Honduras,

The second largest barrier reef in the world is surrounded by white beaches,

The river runs through the jungle-covered mountains,

There is a dizzying variety of birds,

There are exquisite Mayan ruins,

And the mouthwatering seafood barbecue...

The local climate is based on a lowland tropical climate

and the temperate climate of the mountains,

Hot and humid coastal areas,

The average annual temperature is 31 degrees Celsius,

The central mountains are cool and dry,

The average annual temperature is 23 degrees Celsius.

Vendors sell fruit at a street market in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras.

In 2022,

The population of Honduras is 1022.1 million,

The composition of the population is generally younger,

97% of the inhabitants are Catholic,

3% are Protestant.

Honest, unpretentious and hospitable Hondurans

Love to party,

Love to dance,

Men often shake hands when they meet,

Women kiss cheeks or hug.

Locals like bean rice and broth,

Love coffee, wine, sugar cane and rum,

Fruits such as bananas, pineapples, mangoes, watermelons and papayas are often eaten.

A view of a restaurant in Copayagua, Honduras.

There are about 10,000 Chinese in Honduras,

It is mainly distributed in the capital Tegucigalpa

and San Pedrosula, an industrial powerhouse in the north.

Most of these Chinese are from Guangdong Province.

Mainly the descendants of the first Chinese immigrants in the 20th century,

Most overseas Chinese have a certain social status and economic strength in the local area.

New immigrants to Honduras in the eighties and nineties of the 20th century

Operate more small commodities and restaurants,

Economic conditions are good.

Diligent and honest Chinese businessman

With integrity, it has won the recognition and respect of the locals.

Former Minister of the Interior and Justice of Honduras

Jorge Arturo Reina once said,

In his eyes,

The Chinese are "humble, hardworking, strong and worthy of respect".

On March 3, the President of Honduras stated that

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has been instructed

Seek formal relations with China.

"The establishment of diplomatic relations with China is a political decision,

The world has always been moving in this direction. ”

Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina said,

"We believe in the move (to establish diplomatic relations with China).

will benefit the country. ”