Honduras denies demanding aid from Taiwan before China announcement.

Honduras denies demanding $2.5 billion in aid from Taiwan before announcing its intention to open relations with China. Instead, the country claims it repeatedly requested Taiwan to buy Honduran public debt. Honduras is one of only 14 countries to maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, and Beijing has been stepping up efforts to win over Taipei's remaining allies. Honduras has yet to formally end ties with Taiwan, and Taiwan's government is still working hard to keep Honduras.