Paraguay leader praises Taiwan as ‘lighthouse of democracy’
1 year, 10 months ago

Paraguay leader praises Taiwan as ‘lighthouse of democracy’

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The outgoing president of Paraguay, whose country is one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies, spoke of his admiration for the island democracy while on a state visit to Taipei on Thursday. “In the face of continued threats and the tense situation, Taiwan’s people have not given up their resolution for peace, continuing to play the role of a lighthouse of democracy in the region.” Abdo also thanked Taiwan for its help during the COVID-19 pandemic and said his country’s economy suffered the least of Latin American countries during the pandemic as a result of that assistance. “I want to thank President Abdo for speaking in support of Taiwan’s participation in international forums many times,” said Tsai in a speech ahead of a private meeting with the Paraguayan president. In December 2021, Taiwan lost Nicaragua as a diplomatic ally after the Central American country’s president won re-election in a vote the White House said was rigged.

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Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China

Firstpost  

Lai’s week-long trip is aimed at shoring up international support for Taiwan as China maintains military pressure on the island and seeks to isolate it by poaching its few remaining allies and blocking it from global forums Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te being greeted by Governor of Guam Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero during a welcome ceremony upon his arrival at A.B. …

Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America, where trade concerns have led some countries to end relations with Taiwan. Xu allegedly told lawmakers that they must choose between relations with Taiwan and China after a surprise appearance at Paraguay’s Congress. On Wednesday, Xu skipped the UNESCO meeting and instead met with officials in Paraguay’s capital of Asuncion, where he …

Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Paraguay kicks out a visiting Chinese envoy for urging its lawmakers to turn their backs on Taiwan

CNN  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay AP — Paraguay on Thursday kicked out a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic affairs and urging the South American nation to break off ties and long friendship with Taiwan. In a curt statement, Paraguay’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had revoked the visa of Xu Wei, a senior Chinese envoy to Latin America who …

China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam

ABC  

On Saturday, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te landed in Hawaii, bowed his head, and was garlanded with flowers. The trip has already drawn angry denunciations from China, which objects furiously to Taiwanese leaders putting their feet on US soil, and which has been working assiduously to strip Taiwan of its remaining diplomatic "allies". As Pacific leaders talk of an "Ocean of …

Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China

Firstpost  

Beijing especially bristles at official exchanges between Taiwan and the United States, which does not recognise Taipei diplomatically but is its most important backer and biggest supplier of arms Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2024. AFP Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in …

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in Hawaii to begin a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific, his first since assuming office. Lai’s visit shows that Taiwan and the United States have a very strong relationship, said Arthur Chen, the president of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America. …

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry

The Independent  

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Paraguay, one of Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies, says it won’t break ties in favor of China
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Paraguay, one of Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies, says it won’t break ties in favor of China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Paraguay’s foreign minister said his country is committed to its relationship with Taiwan and has no plans to break off their diplomatic relationship in favor of China as he visited the increasingly isolated island Friday. Paraguay is the only country in South America and one of 12 worldwide that recognizes Taiwan as a country, but it also …

Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Paraguay, one of Taiwan's 12 remaining allies, says it won't break ties in favor of China

The Independent  

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Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
1 month ago

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The trip comes against the background of Chinese loans, grants and security cooperation treaties with Pacific island nations that have aroused major concern in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and others over Beijing’s moves to …

China's Wrath as Taiwan's Former Leader Visits Europe, Sparking Diplomatic Showdown
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Wrath as Taiwan's Former Leader Visits Europe, Sparking Diplomatic Showdown

Associated Press  

Former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is to visit several European destinations, drawing China's ire. China has been relentless in its criticism of Tsai's refusal to recognize China's sovereignty over Taiwan, and the visit is seen as a way for Tsai to promote pragmatic diplomacy and seek support from European countries.

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president
7 months ago

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president

Al Jazeera  

Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people. Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as president of Taiwan in a ceremony that included a 21-gun salute, as he later praised the self-governing island’s democracy and urged China to stop its “intimidation”. Addressing the crowds gathered …

Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan’s president-elect appoints new foreign, defense ministers as island faces continued threats

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president-elect has appointed new foreign and defense ministers to join his incoming administration as the island faces continuing military threats and diplomatic isolation from China. He said Wellington Koo will head the Defense Ministry at a time when Taiwan is upgrading its defenses against China with new ships, submarines, warplanes, missile systems and other land-based defenses. …

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner
11 months, 1 week ago

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador Tuesday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that Marcos’s remarks “seriously violated the political commitments made by the Philippines to China and rudely interfered in China’s internal affairs.” China claims Taiwan as its own …

Philippine president congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect, strongly opposed by China
11 months, 1 week ago

Philippine president congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect, strongly opposed by China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday congratulated the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te, saying in a statement shared on social media that he was looking “forward to close collaboration” and “strengthening mutual interests.” Marcos’s congratulatory message is likely to be frowned upon by China, which claims the self-governing island as its own territory to …

'Firmly opposed' to all official US-Taiwan exchanges, says China as American delegation visits island nation
11 months, 1 week ago

'Firmly opposed' to all official US-Taiwan exchanges, says China as American delegation visits island nation

Firstpost  

China on Monday expressed strong opposition to any official interactions between the US and Taiwan as the president-elect of the self-governed island Lai Ching-te extended a welcome to an American delegation in the aftermath of his election triumph. “China has always firmly opposed any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan, and resolutely rebutted the United States …

We do not support independence of Taiwan: US President Joe Biden
11 months, 1 week ago

We do not support independence of Taiwan: US President Joe Biden

Op India  

After voters in Taiwan rejected China and awarded the ruling party a third term in office, United States President Joe Biden on 13th January declared that his country does not support the island nation’s independence. Following his meeting with President Xi Jinping in November, Joe Biden remarked that he “made clear” that China should not meddle in Taiwan’s election but …

Joe Biden refutes to stand with Taiwan’s independence as island re-elects anti-China president
11 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden refutes to stand with Taiwan’s independence as island re-elects anti-China president

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden expressed his views on Taiwan’s election shortly after the results were announced. He also said he would continue to send unofficial delegations of former U.S. officials to Taiwan, as he had done in 2021 and 2022. Biden will send ‘unofficial delegations’ to Taiwan A senior Biden administration official explained, “Given our unofficial relationship with Taiwan, we …

Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island toward democracy and away from China
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te has steered the island toward democracy and away from China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s president-elect, has vowed to safeguard the island’s de-facto independence from China and further align it with other democracies. Lai said at the time that it was important to meet foreign counterparts to convey the message that Taiwan “persists in its democracy, human rights and freedom and actively takes part in international affairs.” U.S. President …

Taiwan's president-elect on China: ‘We can become friends, don’t have to…'
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan's president-elect on China: ‘We can become friends, don’t have to…'

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan's president-elect William Lai Ching-te said that the self-ruled island “will stand on the side of democracy” as he spoke after winning a crucial election. "The Taiwanese people have successfully resisted efforts from external forces to influence this election," he said, adding, "We don't want to become enemies with China. Beijing has also slammed William Lai earlier as a dangerous …

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek “long-term peaceful coexistence” and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan’s “democratic procedures”. Taiwan is less than two weeks from an election, closely watched from Beijing to Washington as it determines the future of the self-ruled island’s relations with an increasingly bellicose China. But Tsai …

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people

Al Jazeera  

Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has stressed that the self-ruled island’s future and its relations with Beijing must be decided by its people after China’s leader Xi Jinping said “reunification” was inevitable. In a bullish New Year’s Eve address, Xi struck …

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday began a four-day trip to the African nation of Eswatini, one of her island’s 13 remaining allies. Tsai, who is serving her last year as president, is visiting the country of 1.1 million people in southern Africa to “celebrate the friendship between the two countries,” she said as she departed Taiwan. …

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

The Independent  

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New Paraguay president stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

New Paraguay president stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

Associated Press  

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — President Santiago Peña said Paraguay and Taiwan are “not just allies, but also brothers” when he was sworn in as the South American country’s new president on Tuesday. Peña took the presidential oath outside the government palace in the capital of Asunción in a ceremony attended by several regional leaders and Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai. “We …

New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
1 year, 4 months ago

New Paraguay president stresses South American country's ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony

The Independent  

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Taiwan's Vice President leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan's Vice President leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s Vice President left on Saturday on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy. Mr. Lai said he would meet officials of other governments ”so that the international society understands Taiwan is a country that persists …

Taiwan's vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan's vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island
1 year, 4 months ago

Taiwan’s vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s vice president left Saturday on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy. Lai said he would meet officials of other governments ”so that the international society understands Taiwan is a country that …

Paraguay 'would love' more trade with China, but Taiwan better for development
1 year, 5 months ago

Paraguay 'would love' more trade with China, but Taiwan better for development

The Hindu  

Paraguay "would love" to do more trade with China, but Taiwan offers the best bet for moving the largely agricultural economy up the value chain, the country's President-elect Santiago Pena said on Saturday on a visit to Taipei. Mr. Pena pledged during his election campaign to maintain more than six decades of relations with Taiwan despite pressure from Paraguay's agricultural …

Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America
1 year, 5 months ago

Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, committed to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan on Wednesday, going against a trend of Taipei’s diplomatic allies switching their allegiance to China. Pena, during a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, affirmed “our commitment as Paraguayans to stand with the people of Taiwan for the next five years.” Paraguay is one of only …

Paraguay’s president-elect begins Taiwan visit that’s meant to foster closer ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Paraguay’s president-elect begins Taiwan visit that’s meant to foster closer ties

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, landed in Taipei on Tuesday for a visit meant to reinforce relations between Taiwan and one of its few remaining diplomatic allies. Pena, who takes office next month, is to meet with top political leaders including President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President William Lai, who is also the governing Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate …

Honduran president begins first visit to China since breaking off ties with Taiwan
1 year, 6 months ago

Honduran president begins first visit to China since breaking off ties with Taiwan

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Honduran President Xiomara Castro arrived in Shanghai on Friday on her first visit since China established ties with her nation, pulling it away from former diplomatic ally Taiwan. Beijing has intensified its battle to win away Taiwan’s diplomatic allies since independence-leaning Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016. Beijing’s latest victory comes as tensions have risen …

Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan
1 year, 7 months ago

Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties. Paraguay’s President-elect Santiago Peña has said he will continue to strengthen ties with Taiwan, following a bruising campaign that saw relations with the self-governing island thrown into question. The statement, which followed a congratulatory call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, indicated …

Taiwan in the hot seat during Paraguay presidential elections
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan in the hot seat during Paraguay presidential elections

Al Jazeera  

Paraguay’s presidential election features opposing views about whether to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Honduras announced that, after decades of having diplomatic relations with Taiwan, its government would switch to recognising the People’s Republic of China as the “only legitimate government that represents all of China”. “Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory,” the Honduras foreign ministry affirmed on …

'Democracy is under threat', says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in joint remarks
1 year, 8 months ago

'Democracy is under threat', says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in joint remarks

Firstpost  

California: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday said that democracy is facing an unprecedented challenge and added that the urgency of “keeping the beacon of freedom shining” cannot be understated. According to a CNN report, Tsai standing alongside US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while addressing a presser at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California said, “It is no secret …

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks Belize for support amid 'constant threats' from China
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanks Belize for support amid 'constant threats' from China

Firstpost  

Belize City, Belize: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday thanked Belize for its diplomatic support amid “constant threats and pressure” from China. Taiwan, Tsai added in an address to Belize’s National Assembly, faced “constant threats and pressure from the neighbor on the other side of the Taiwan Strait.” Other than Guatemala and Belize, Taiwan retains diplomatic ties with 11 other …

Taiwan's President begins U.S. visit to shore up support despite China threats
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan's President begins U.S. visit to shore up support despite China threats

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s President is beginning a swing through the United States and Central America, a visit aimed at showing that her self-ruled island has allies as it faces a rising threat from China. Taiwan was carefully calibrating President Tsai Ing-wen's stops in the United States, and as always forgoing any official meetings with senior U.S. leaders in Washington, in an effort …

WATCH: China threatens reprisal as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in the US – Firstpost
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH: China threatens reprisal as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in the US – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York Wednesday for a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets with House speaker Kevin McCarthy – and US warnings for Beijing not to overreact. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York on a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets …

China threatens reprisal as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York, US fires back
1 year, 8 months ago

China threatens reprisal as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York, US fires back

India Today  

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday for a sensitive stopover even as China threatened to "resolutely fight back" if she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Before her arrival, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said China should not use Tsai's transit in the US as a pretext to "step up any activity around the …

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader
1 year, 8 months ago

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China threatened retaliation on Wednesday if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan’s president during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles. The U.S. should “refrain from arranging Tsai Ing-wen’s transit visits and even contact with American officials and take concrete actions to fulfill its solemn commitment not to support Taiwan independence,” she said. Speaking later Wednesday, Chinese …

Taiwan President Tsai’s controversial trip to Central America
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan President Tsai’s controversial trip to Central America

Al Jazeera  

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to depart on a 10-day tour of Central America with stopovers in the US. There is an unspoken rule that Taiwanese presidents do not make official visits to the US, or travel to the capital Washington, DC, but “transit stops” have become increasingly elaborate in recent years, said Kwei-Bo Huang, an associate professor of …

Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after Honduras shifts allegiance
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after Honduras shifts allegiance

Al Jazeera  

US allies have been bolstering support for the island despite Honduras’s move to cut ties with Taiwan. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, seeking closer ties with Western democracies in the face of Chinese pressure, has welcomed a large Czech delegation to the island, a boost for Taipei after once-loyal ally Honduras switched allegiance to Beijing. Although the number of countries that …

End to Taiwan ties nears as Honduras’ Foreign Minister visits China
1 year, 9 months ago

End to Taiwan ties nears as Honduras’ Foreign Minister visits China

The Hindu  

The Honduran Foreign Minister is travelling to China to "promote" the establishment of diplomatic ties, an official said, signalling the end is most likely near for the country's decades-long relations with Taiwan. "Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina on instructions from President Xiomara Castro travelled to China on Wednesday to promote efforts for the establishment of diplomatic relations," presidential press secretary …

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern

Al Jazeera  

Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit allies in Central America at the end of the month, making two unofficial stops in the US. The office of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has revealed she will make unofficial stops in the United States as she travels to visit two Central American allies, Guatemala and Belize. But in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement, the …

Honduras will seek to establish relations with China, implying end of ties with Taiwan – Firstpost
1 year, 9 months ago

Honduras will seek to establish relations with China, implying end of ties with Taiwan – Firstpost

Firstpost  

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: Honduras President Xiomara Castro announced Tuesday that her government would seek to establish diplomatic relations with China, which would imply severing relations with Taiwan. Castro said on her Twitter account that she instructed Honduran Foreign Affairs Minister Eduardo Reina to start negotiations with China and that her intention is “to expand the borders with freedom.” Honduras is one …

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