The relationship between Taiwan and Honduras has changed. The U.S. State Department said today that the government of Honduras should know that many of China's promises have been skipped. A partnership with Taiwan can provide long-term economic and security benefits and encourage countries to expand exchanges with Taiwan.

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[Central News Agency] The relationship between Taiwan and Honduras has changed. The U.S. State Department said today that the Hong Kong government should know that many of China’s promises have been skipped, and that a partnership with Taiwan can provide long-term economic and security benefits and encourage countries to expand their ties with Taiwan. contacts.

Honduran President Xiumara.

Xiomara Castro announced on Twitter on the 14th that she had instructed the foreign minister to deal with the establishment of formal relations with China.

Hongguo Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina further pointed out today that Hongguo established diplomatic relations with China because of economic needs, coupled with Taiwan's refusal to increase financial assistance.

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In response to a question from a reporter from the Central News Agency, a spokesperson for the US State Department said in an anonymous manner this evening that the government of Honduras should know that many promises made by China have been skipped, and the US will continue to pay attention to follow-up developments.

The spokesperson pointed out that Taiwan's partnerships around the world can provide significant and sustainable economic and security benefits to local people.

"We encourage countries to expand their engagement with Taiwan and continue to stand on the side of good governance, transparency of information, and the rule of law."

The spokesperson emphasized that Taiwan is an important partner of the United States and a reliable partner of countries in the Americas and the world. The United States will continue to follow its long-term policy in the future to deepen and expand exchanges with Taiwan, and more and more countries are following suit.

Honduras and the Republic of China established diplomatic relations in 1941, and the friendship between them has exceeded 80 years.

Castro expressed his intention to establish diplomatic relations with China during the 2021 election campaign, and the United States intervened. US Vice President Kamala Harris attended Castro's inauguration ceremony in January last year and also expressed concern about the friendship between Taiwan and Hong Kong. After Castro took office, he once He changed his mind and hoped to continue to maintain relations with Taiwan.

Earlier this year, Reina held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng in Brazil in order to seek financial assistance for the dam project.

In recent years, China's "money diplomacy" has aimed at Central America, the "back garden" of the United States. In the past six years, three countries have switched to recognize China, including Panama, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. If Honduras breaks off diplomatic relations with Taiwan, it will become the fourth, Taiwan has diplomatic relations The number of countries will also drop to 13.