To update an article from last year.
In October last year, at a press conference at the conference, the vice minister of foreign affairs said in response to reporters' questions:
"In the face of external containment and suppression and unreasonable interference, we have waged a-for-tat, firm and forceful struggle to win nine so-called 'countries with diplomatic relations' of the Taiwan authorities in a row."
Today, that number has become 10.
The 10th country is Honduras, local time on March 25, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Honduras issued a statement saying that there is only one China in the world, the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing China, and Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. As of today, Honduras severed "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and ceased all contacts and official contacts with Taiwan.
On March 14, 2023, Honduran President Castro revealed in a personal Twitter post that she had instructed Reina to handle matters related to the formal establishment of diplomatic relations with China.
At that time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs used the word "take" accurately, with a boost of gas, and with might! Now that we have won it again, it reflects our confidence and self-confidence in the face of interference from external forces, reflects the mainland's arduous and fruitful struggle in diplomatic work, and also reflects that the complete reunification of the motherland must and can be realized!
Let's review which countries are "won".
On November 14, 2013, the Gambia (Africa) announced the severance of "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. On March 17, 2016, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Gay of Gambia signed the Joint Communiqué of the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of The Gambia on the Restoration of Diplomatic Relations in Beijing, and the two countries resumed diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level from that day.
On December 20, 2016, the government of Sao Tome and Principe (Africa) issued a statement deciding to sever "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. Six days later, Chinese mainland issued a joint communiqué with Sao Tome and Principe, announcing the immediate resumption of diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level, which had been severed for nearly 20 years.
On June 13, 2017, Panama (Central America) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Chinese mainland and announced the "severance of diplomatic relations" with Taiwan.
On May 1, 2018, the Dominican Republic (Central America) announced the establishment of diplomatic relations with Chinese mainland while severing "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan.
On May 24, 2018, the Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso (Africa) issued a statement stating that "the Government of Burkina Faso has decided to cut off diplomatic relations with Taiwan today. "On 26 May, Chinese mainland and Burkina Faso resumed diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.
On August 21, 2018, El Salvador (Central America) announced the "severance of diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and signed a joint communiqué with Chinese mainland to establish diplomatic relations.
On September 16, 2019, Solomon Islands (Oceania) "severed diplomatic relations" with Taiwan and formally established diplomatic relations with Chinese mainland. It is worth mentioning that the relationship between China and Solomon Islands is now extraordinary, and a bilateral security agreement was signed at the beginning of this year, which made the United States and Australia feel "panic".
On September 20, 2019, Kiribati (Oceania) "severed diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. On 27 September, Chinese mainland and Kiribati formally resumed diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level.
On December 9, 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua (Central America) issued a statement announcing the severance of "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. On 10 December, China and Nicaragua signed the Joint Communiqué between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Nicaragua on the Restoration of Diplomatic Relations in Tianjin.
On March 25, 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Honduras (Central America) issued a statement officially announcing the severance of "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan.
These "countries with diplomatic relations" that have been "won" are called "Manjiang Red" by the Taiwan media, satirizing the failure of the Taiwan authorities' money diplomacy.
Up to now, the only 13 so-called "countries with diplomatic relations" left by the Taiwan authorities are:
Marshall Islands (Oceania)
The Marshall Islands and the United States have signed a "free association agreement", and after World War II, Washington conducted 67 nuclear tests in the Marshall Islands, but the consequences were perfunctory, and the world is known. At this time, the United States is very worried about its fall to China.
Nauru (Oceania)
Regardless of black and white, towards Qin Twilight. In 1980, Nauru "established diplomatic relations" with Taiwan under the economic lure of the Taiwan authorities, but with the rise of Chinese mainland, it established diplomatic relations with China in July 2002 and "severed relations" with Taiwan. After enjoying enough benefits, at the instigation of the United States and other Western countries, he "resumed diplomatic relations" with Taiwan in May 2005.
Before severing diplomatic relations with China in 2005, Nauruan President Ludwig Scotty also underwent eye surgery in Guangdong, China, where he was taken care of by the Chinese side and praised China afterwards, but only two months later he led the people of Nauru to the Taiwan authorities.
Palau (Oceania)
American iron powder. On March 28, 2021, Palau President Hui Shuren arrived in Taiwan for a "visit", the first head of state with "diplomatic relations" to visit Taiwan during the pandemic.
Tuvalu (Oceania)
The United States is an ally and has the longest "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan authorities.
Belize (Central America)
The younger brother of the United States, a member of the British Commonwealth, on March 11, 2022, Belize Prime Minister John Briceño led a delegation to visit Taiwan on the 8th, Tsai Ing-wen welcomed with a general salute and presented the "Special Grand Ribbon Qingyun Medal".
Guatemala (Central America)
The little brother of the United States is also suppressed. Last year, Guatemala hoped to "have good relations" with the Biden administration, spending $900,000 to find a lobbying company in Washington for public relations, and this money was paid by the Taiwan authorities.
Haiti (Central America)
Politically dependent on the United States, there is great internal chaos, and gangster crime is rampant. Recently, it has become more chaotic because of the energy issue. In July 21, Haitian President Moïse was assassinated, and 11 assassins fled into the so-called Taiwanese "embassy" at one point.
Paraguay (South America)
Among the "countries with diplomatic relations" with Taiwan, there are few countries with a large land area. The "establishment of diplomatic relations" with Taiwan is only for profit, and recently they once again want to knock on Taiwan's bamboo pole, and the president of Paraguay hopes to get $1 billion in investment from Taiwan, otherwise he will reconsider relations with their diplomatic relations.
Saint Kitts and Nevis (Central America)
One of the member states of the Commonwealth, the legendary tax haven, passports are very sought-after. 20% of the country's GDP comes from foreign aid, and many of it should come from Taiwan.
Saint Lucia (Central America)
Commonwealth countries, on the EU's tax blacklist, the glorious moment is two Nobel Prizes in 13 years. Taiwan has promised its huge aid.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Central America)
American iron fan, Commonwealth countries, on August 7 last year, a few days after Pelosi's escape, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Gong Safu visited Taiwan to express support for Taiwan.
Vatican City (Europe)
The world's smallest country, home to the Catholic Pope, wants to repair relations with China, and there are repeated rumors of "severing diplomatic relations" with Taiwan.
Eswatini (Africa)
A pure monarchy. In June last year, Monsibi, Eswatini's new "ambassador" to Taiwan, met with Tsai Ing-wen and said that Eswatini will always be Taiwan's friend and will always support Taiwan, and even said that if Taiwan encounters emergencies in the future, Eswatini will help Taiwan to jointly assist in defense.
The above are the 13 countries that are still "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan today, most of them from Central America and the Pacific Ocean, and they are loyal younger brothers of the United States, and they "establish diplomatic relations" with Taiwan for no other reason but for interests.
In the past two years, the United States has made continuous small moves, such as channeling Taiwan, Taiwan-related bills, and arms sales, and has also made every effort to suck the Taiwan chip industry. But China has always beaten yours, I hit mine, and with the continuous increase of the mainland's comprehensive national strength, more and more countries hope to improve their relations with China and ride the big ship of China's development.
We welcome cooperation and development, but national interests must be put first, and the "one-China" principle is an insurmountable red line and bottom line.
As the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: "On the new journey, China's diplomacy will continue to carry forward the spirit of struggle, improve its fighting skills, and always stand at the forefront of safeguarding national interests and national dignity." ”
It's only a matter of time before more is won.
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