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Recently, Honduran President Castro's visit to China is nearing its end, and this historic visit has set off quite a storm on the international stage. He had close meetings with high-level Chinese officials, discussed key issues such as bilateral relations and trade development, and reached a series of important consensuses. The outcome of this meeting will have a profound impact on the future cooperation and development between China and Hong Kong.
At the same time, agricultural and livestock products from Honduras will also be allowed to enter the Chinese market, announced by the General Administration of Customs of China. Nine Honduran aquaculture enterprises have been registered in China, marking the successful entry of Honduran vannamei into the Chinese market and opening a new chapter in the trade of vannamei shrimp to China. Not only that, the General Administration of Customs of China has also issued a notice on the phytosanitary requirements for Honduran coffee beans and fresh bananas, allowing the export of coffee beans and bananas from Honduras, which will further promote trade between China and Hong Kong.
Serrato, Honduras' economy minister, revealed an interesting detail in a media interview. Before the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and Chinese mainland, the export of Honduran goods to Chinese mainland needed to pass through Taiwan as a "transit point", which added unnecessary costs and time. However, with the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Hong Kong, the trade relationship will be more efficient and direct, bringing more business opportunities to both sides.
However, some "friends" seem reluctant to give up their "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan easily. Paraguay is one of them, and Foreign Minister Lescaño said that the new government of Paraguay is willing to open dialogue with Chinese mainland but will not end cooperation with Taiwan. He insisted that the new Paraguayan government was willing to establish diplomatic, consular and trade relations with Chinese mainland without any conditions.
This position of Paraguay seems to be using the establishment of diplomatic relations between Chinese mainland as a bargaining chip to seek more benefits. However, China has always adhered to the "one-China principle" and demanded that the country renounce its "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan in order to establish diplomatic relations with China. Lescano's statement seems to be putting more conditions on Chinese mainland, especially cooperation with Taiwan. This rhetoric is undoubtedly an indirect warning to Taiwan that if Taiwan cannot provide more benefits, it may lose another "friend."
The Paraguayan government appears to have been trying to use its diplomatic relations with Chinese mainland to pressure Taiwan. As early as February this year, Paraguay's current president, Abdo, said in high profile that if Taiwan could not provide $1 billion in investment, he would establish diplomatic relations with Chinese mainland. While it has not been publicly disclosed whether Taiwan has agreed to the condition, Abdo's subsequent visit to China seems to suggest that Taiwan may have compromised.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and Chinese mainland, 182 countries have established formal diplomatic relations with China on the premise of adhering to the "one-China principle". This shows that the establishment of diplomatic relations with China is a general trend, and the Paraguayan government should understand this trend and make a choice that is more beneficial to itself and the country. At this time of challenge and opportunity, it is necessary for Paraguay to carefully weigh its foreign policy to ensure that the country's long-term interests are not sacrificed.
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