In the past decade, 10 countries have shifted their diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The cost? Almost $2 bn. The loss of Taipei's diplomatic reach also damages the US.
President Castro announced last week she would hand the military police control of the prison system as her administration seeks to stop organised crime activity inside prisons.
Coffee will be the first export to Chinese market, Honduran Foreign Minister Reina noted, adding that both countries are evaluating future shipments of shrimp & melon to China.
While visiting Guatemala, Taiwan's President Tsai signed a $4 million agreement to modernize rural areas and promised to promote and increase cooperation between the two countries.
Seeking closer relations with Western allies, the delegation arrived in Taipei on Saturday. US allies have been bolstering support for Taiwan even as they only recognise China.
What should be of concern is other states following suit and enacting separate laws to suit the political environment of respective states citing the Punjab bill as a precedent.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.
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