Honduras switches recognition from Taiwan to China, despite US warning.

Honduras has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognized China as the "only legitimate government that represents all of China." This move leaves Taiwan recognized by only 13 sovereign states. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that Honduras and China were discussing establishing ties and that Taiwan had ended its relations with Honduras to "safeguard its sovereignty and dignity." China and Taiwan have been locked in a battle for diplomatic recognition since the sides split amid civil war in 1949.