Taiwan and Honduras end decades-long diplomatic ties

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TAIPEI: Taiwan on Sunday (Mar 26) confirmed it had ended its decades-long diplomatic relations with Honduras after the Central American country said it was seeking to open relations with Beijing as the “only legitimate government” representing China. Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu confirmed the severing of ties at a news conferenceContinue Reading

China opens ties with Honduras, Taiwan decries monetary demands

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BEIJING: China established diplomatic ties with Honduras on Sunday (Mar 26) after the Central American country ended its decades-long relationship with Taiwan, as Taiwan’s foreign minister accused Honduras of demanding exorbitant sums before being lured away by Beijing. The ending of ties with Taiwan had been long expected after the HonduranContinue Reading

Honduras ends decades-long diplomatic ties with Taiwan

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TEGUCIGALPA: Honduras said on Saturday (Mar 25) it was ending its decades-long diplomatic relations with Taiwan, bringing it closer to China as it expands its footprint in Central America. “The government of Honduras recognises the existence of just one China,” the Honduran foreign ministry said in a post on Twitter.Continue Reading

Songkran arrivals to jump

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The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb’s top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.Continue Reading