China welcomed the Honduran President’s move to establish official ties with Beijing, a development highlighted by Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. The comment from the Chinese side underscored the growing global trend of recognizing Beijing in line with the one-China policy and noted that 181 countries have already formed diplomatic relations with China based on this principle, which Beijing regards as broadly consistent with historical progress.
From Honduras, President Siomar Castro announced that his government intends to open formal diplomatic channels with China. This marks a shift for Honduras, which has not previously aligned with Beijing because of its recognition of Taiwan’s sovereignty under the international framework that governs Central America and its relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry responded by voicing serious concerns about Honduras’s decision to pursue official relations with China. Officials in Taipei described the Honduran move as a misstep in the context of the island’s diplomatic status and the broader regional dynamics surrounding cross-strait relations. The situation has drawn reactions from multiple capitals, reflecting the sensitivity surrounding diplomatic alignments in the region.