Focus on Arts and Ecology

March 31, 2023 

Honduras says it sees its decision to recognize “only one China,” cut ties with Taiwan and establish formal relations with Beijing as a move in the right direction. 

"Diplomatic ties are not something for trade," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed at a regular news briefing in response to a question on whether China would give Honduras the almost $2.5 billion amount it had reportedly sought from the Taiwan region.

Mao pointed out that the establishment of diplomatic relations is not a bargaining chip, adding in recent years, Panama, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua and other countries have established or resumed diplomatic relations with China without attaching any preconditions.

Many average citizens, along with analysts, say they believe the shift will bring a boost to the economy. 

China Media Group (CMG) has also opened its first bureau in Tegucigalpa after China and Honduras established diplomatic relations over the weekend.

This is the 191st station CMG has set up overseas. A ceremony for the office's launch was held on Tuesday, local time, in the capital city, where CMG signed a groundbreaking cooperation agreement with National Television of Honduras (TNH).

Watch our exclusive interview with the Honduran FM.

Check out the timeline for the two countries and their diplomatic relations. 

Learn more about the Republic of Honduras, China's latest diplomatic tie.

(Sources: China Report)