Honduras switches allegiance from Taiwan to China, sparking diplomatic fallout.
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Taiwan has cut diplomatic ties with Honduras after the latter switched allegiance to Beijing. China has been pressuring countries to recognize it as the only China and to cut ties with Taiwan. Honduras is the ninth country to sever ties with Taiwan since President Tsai Ing-wen took office in 2016, leaving just 13 countries that recognize Taiwan. The US State Department said it would continue to deepen its engagement with Taiwan despite the loss of another diplomatic ally.
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