Tegucigalpa supports the principle of “one China” and considers the self-governing island “an integral part of the territory of the PRC.”
Honduras broke years of diplomatic ties with Taiwan, saying it supports the One China principle. Reuters reported this on March 26, citing the statement of the country’s Foreign Ministry.
It was noted that the cessation of relations with Taiwan was an expected move after Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Henrique Reina visited Beijing last week.
In a brief statement, the Honduras Foreign Ministry stressed that it recognizes the PRC as the only legitimate government representing the entire country and that Taiwan is “an integral part of China’s territory.”
Reina has informed the Taiwanese administration of this decision.
Taiwan, in turn, announced the severing of diplomatic relations with Honduras and the closing of its embassy in Tegucigalpa.
The island’s foreign minister, Joseph Wu, pointed out that Honduran President Siomara Castro, who took office early last year, and her government were “always delusional” about China.
The US State Department said that while Honduras’ actions were a sovereign decision, it is important to note that China “often makes promises in exchange for diplomatic recognition that ultimately do not materialize.”
It will be recalled that the PRC considers the democratically ruled Taiwan to be its territory and is building military, political and economic pressure to defend its rights.
Earlier, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that “national reunification” in Taiwan is one of the country’s policy priorities.
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Source: korrespondent
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