Honduras

2023 - 3 - 26

Post cover — Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Anger in Taiwan, boasting in China in wake of Honduras switch (The Guardian)

Honduras' decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China has left Taiwan reeling, with accusations of “dollar diplomacy” being levelled at Beijing.

Beijing claims Taiwan as a province of China, and says it intends to annex it. It framed the switch around Honduras seeing through “Washington’s bullying diplomacy”. Nationalistic tabloid, the Global Times called the switch embarrassing for Tsai and “ironclad proof” that Taiwan independence is “a dead end”. Many of Taiwan’s allies receive financial assistance, or have access to Taiwan’s medical system or scholarships at Taiwanese universities. But after more than a week of negotiations, its foreign ministry on Sunday brought that to an end, On Monday, the story was covered extensively in Taiwanese media.

Honduras establishes ties with China after break from Taiwan (NPR)

Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by ...

Taiwan's Vice Foreign Minister Alexander Yui earlier said the purpose of Tsai's trip is to highlight the island's friendship with the two Latin American countries. Political analyst Graco Pérez in Honduras said Beijing's narrative would highlight the benefits, including investment and job creation, "but that is all going to be illusory." Most of its remaining partners are island nations in the Caribbean and South Pacific, along with Eswatini in southern Africa. Honduras had asked Taiwan for billions of dollars of aid and compared its proposals with China's, Wu said. Relations between Taiwan and Honduras were once stable, he said, but China had not stopped luring Honduras. The new China-Honduras relationship was announced after the Honduran and Taiwanese governments made separate announcements that they were severing ties.

Qin Gang and Foreign Minister of Honduras Eduardo Enrique Reina ... (MFA China)

China welcomes President Castro to visit China as soon as possible after the establishment of diplomatic relations and jointly draw a blueprint for bilateral ...

The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras is aboveboard, and it is a historical trend that no one and no force can stop. Qin Gang pointed out that the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras has officially sounded the clarion for the development of bilateral relations. The one-China principle is a prevailing consensus of the international community and a universally recognized norm governing international relations.

China, Honduras ink deal on diplomatic ties (The Star Online)

BEIJING: China and Honduras have signed a joint communique in Beijing on the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory.” — Xinhua/Reuters The government of Honduras recognised that there was only one China in the world, that the government of the People’s Republic of China was the sole legal government representing the whole of China and that Taiwan was an inalienable part of China’s territory, the communique added. “The government of China is the only legitimate government that represents all of China ...

China announces start of diplomatic ties with Honduras (Free Malaysia Today)

BEIJING: China and Honduras began formal diplomatic relations today, with Taiwan accusing Beijing of using “coercion and intimidation” to lure away its few ...

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Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break (EL PAÍS in English)

The diplomatic victory for Beijing signals growing Chinese influence in Latin America.

Taiwan’s Vice Foreign Minister Alexander Yui earlier said the purpose of Tsai’s trip is to highlight the island’s friendship with the two Latin American countries. [China’s campaign of isolation](https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-03-07/taiwan-fears-becoming-the-next-ukraine-we-dont-want-war-but-we-must-prepare-for-the-worst-case-scenario.html), Taiwan retains robust informal ties with more than 100 other countries, most importantly the United States. Most of its remaining partners are island nations in the Caribbean and South Pacific, along with Eswatini in southern Africa. That investment has translated to rising power for China and a growing number of allies. Political analyst Graco Pérez in Honduras said Beijing’s narrative would highlight the benefits, including investment and job creation, “but that is all going to be illusory.” Tsai is set to begin a 10-day trip on Wednesday with visits to Guatemala and Belize. Honduras had asked Taiwan for billions of dollars of aid and compared its proposals with China’s, Wu said. Taiwanese businesses were also encouraged to invest in Central America to consolidate its political ties, Maggiorelli wrote. Relations between Taiwan and Honduras were once stable, he said, but China had not stopped luring Honduras. Our government feels pained and regretful,” he said. The new China-Honduras relationship was announced after the Honduran and Taiwanese governments made separate announcements that they were severing ties. It threatens retaliation against countries merely for increasing contacts.