The U.S. government on Monday underlined its support for Taiwan, after Honduras announced the severing of ties with the island and the resumption of bilateral relations with China.
U.S. State Department deputy spokesman Vedant Patel said it was »important to note» that Chinese authorities »often make promises in exchange for diplomatic recognition that they ultimately fail to keep».
»There are many recent examples of this type of behavior in Latin America and around the world,» said the US spokesman, who stressed that »regardless of this decision», Washington »will continue to expand its engagement with Taiwan».
However, Patel pointed out that the change of relations from Taipei to Beijing announced by Tegucigalpa last week is »a sovereign decision».
The Honduran government announced this Saturday the rupture of its diplomatic relations with Taiwan, recognizing »the existence of only one China in the world», a change of position that China welcomed. For their part, Taiwanese authorities regretted the end of »82 years of friendship and cooperation» between the two countries.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
