Taiwan president makes tour stop in Belize after Honduras setback

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Belize to strengthen relations, following Honduras switching ties to Beijing. Tsai was welcomed with military honours and is expected to meet with Prime Minister John Briceno to reaffirm bilateral ties. Guatemala, which Tsai visited before Belize, has vowed to maintain “recognition of the sovereignty” of Taiwan. China views Taiwan as part of its territory and does not allow other countries to recognize both Beijing and Taipei.