Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Friday commended remarks made by Honduran Foreign Minister Mireya Aguero regarding China, stressing that the one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus.
Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing, Guo was responding to a media query about reports that Aguero said that Honduras has already refuted claims of alleged contacts with Taiwan and reaffirmed that there have been no contacts between the two sides.
"We commend Foreign Minister Agüero’s remarks on China. The one-China principle is a prevailing international consensus and a basic norm in international relations. It is what the greater national interests entail and where global opinion trends and the arc of history bends. The Taiwan authorities are going against the overwhelming tide. All Taiwan secessionism acts are doomed to fail and will bring nothing but shame," Guo said.
"Since diplomatic ties were established between China and Honduras in 2023, bilateral relations have grown rapidly on the basis of the one-China principle, with fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation. Facts have fully proven that the establishment of diplomatic relations serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both countries and peoples. On the basis of the one-China principle, China stands ready to advance relations with Honduras for the greater benefit of both peoples," he said.
China commends positive statements by Honduran FM regarding China: spokesman
China commends positive statements by Honduran FM regarding China: spokesman
The China-aided headquarters complex of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was officially inaugurated in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, on Thursday.
Julius Maada Bio, chair of ECOWAS and president of Sierra Leone, alongside Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the ECOWAS headquarters.
Yu Dunhai, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria and to ECOWAS, attended the ceremony alongside over 400 guests, including representatives from ECOWAS member states and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic corps.
ECOWAS leaders present at the inauguration ceremony expressed their sincere gratitude for China's unwavering support, hoping that the new headquarters will effectively promote integration, development, and prosperity in the region.
"I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to His Excellency President Xi Jinping, as well as to the government and the people of the People's Republic of China, for this generous gift. This headquarters stands as a lasting testament to our partnership, founded on mutual respect, enduring friendship, and concrete cooperation. We have received this headquarters with deep gratitude and an equally deep sense of the responsibilities that come with it," said Bio.
"China has proven to be a reliable partner for our regional development. By honoring its commitment at every stage of the project, China's own remarkable development journey serves as living proof that long-term vision, resilience, and strategic investments can transform both nations and regions," said Shettima.
The China-aided project is popularly known as the "Eye of West Africa" for its distinctive design. It was funded through a grant from the Chinese government.
The project covers a total area of approximately 36,000 square meters. The complex houses supporting facilities, including a clinic, a banking outlet, and a canteen.
Its 800-seat conference center is equipped with cutting-edge simultaneous interpretation and audiovisual systems, as well as a dedicated press briefing area, training rooms, and multifunctional meeting spaces.
China-aided ECOWAS headquarters complex inaugurated in Nigeria's capital
