Guatemala considers the development of trade with mainland China, but maintains relati

(Guatemara City Comprehensive News) Dangmara Foreign Minister Martinez said the country considers the formal trade relationship with mainland China, but plans to maintain its existing diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Martinez Monday (February 5) told Reuters that "we will continue to maintain a consistent cooperative relationship with Taiwan." But he also mentioned that Guatemara President Arevaro pointed out that he cannot ignore the representative of mainland China.The volume and strength.

"We are interested in contacting them and trying to carry out trade relationships." Martinez said that this relationship may be realized by setting up the "Economic and Trade Office" to develop the Chinese mainland market for Guatemala's products.

Martinez emphasized that Guatemala's official public thought was not a kind of ambush against Taiwan or the United States.

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Wang Wenbin emphasized in a regular press conference on February 6 that a Chinese principle is the fundamental prerequisite and political foundation of all countries including China, including Guatemala.It is in line with the determination of the fundamental and long -term interests of Guatemala countries and people.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan refuted it on the evening of the 6th, condemning mainland China for the continued space for international survival in Taiwan, emphasizing that Alvaro has repeatedly expressed its support for support from Taiwan, and its position has always been consistent.

Guatemala is one of the 12 diplomatic relations that Taiwan is still maintained.When Arevaro worked in mid -January, he promised to end corruption and establish relations with mainland China.

It is reported that China's economic influence in the Latin American region is increasing, and the region has traditionally closer relations with the United States.In recent years, many Chinese and American countries have shifted from Taiwan to mainland China, and Taiwan also said that it is no longer hoping to compete in the so -called "money diplomacy" with stronger economic strength.