Nicaragua terminates diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognizes China / Article

Nicaragua’s statement on Thursday is a diplomatic success for China in its efforts to maintain Taiwan’s political isolation as Taipei intensifies ties with Western allies such as the United States.

Over the decades, China has become less and less recognized by Taiwan. In recent years, China has been recognized by three other Latin American countries: Panama, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. The administration of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is now following suit, as Foreign Minister Denis Moncada said in a statement.

“The People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government that represents the whole of China, and Taiwan is an integral part of China’s territory. The government of the Republic of Nicaragua is severing diplomatic relations with Taiwan today and refraining from any official relations. “

The Taiwanese Foreign Ministry immediately removed Nicaragua from Taiwan’s list of diplomatic allies on its website and regretted Nicaragua’s decision.

The Chinese and Nicaraguan delegations have already had talks in the Chinese city of Tianjin on Friday.

Following Nicaragua’s decision, Taiwan has only three diplomatic allies left in Central America: Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. The newly elected left of Honduras, Siomara Castro, has said he plans to recognize China.

Following the Nicaraguan decision, the announcement was circulated by the US Department of Vast. It has called on all countries where democratic institutions have value to expand relations with Taiwan.

Lithuanian neighbors have decided to build closer relations with Taiwan, and it has caused a crisis The bilateral relations between Vilnius and Beijing are already being felt by Lithuanian businessmen.

It has been reported that Chinese customs do not accept Lithuanian cargo and Lithuanian import applications are being rejected. The European Union warned this week that there are “ready to face” China, if Lithuania ‘s complaints that Beijing is blocking its exports are confirmed.

Due to his position against China, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielis Landsbergis has been included in the Politico list of the most influential figures in Europe.

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