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Taiwanese FM Visits Belize; Meets Gov’t VIP’s
posted (July 16, 2018)
Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu is in Belize for a two day visit, one year after his predecessor David Lee visited.

Wu arrived at the PGIA this morning via American Airlines. From there he moved to a ceremony at the Radisson where Foreign Minister Elrington conferred him with the Order of Distinction - which is Belize's second highest national honor. According to a press release, the honor is given, quote, "in recognition of the friendly relations between Belize and the Republic of China (Taiwan), and the valuable contributions Taiwan has made to Belize's development over the nearly three decades of friendship."

From there Foreign Minister Wu went to Belmopan where he toured the National Assembly building. He met with President of the Senate Lee Mark Chang, Deputy Speaker Dr. Omar Figueroa, and the Prime Minister, Dean Barrow.

Wu visited El Salvador before traveling to Belize - and his trip is seen as a way to boost the island's ties with friendly nations amidst heightening tensions with mainland China.

Since 2016, Beijing has taken four of Taiwan's allies, including Panama, and the Dominican Republic in this region - leaving Taiwan with only 18 countries as allies.

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