Taiwan faces loss of diplomatic ally as Honduras turns to China.

Taiwan is recalling its ambassador from Honduras as the Central American nation prepares to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. Only 14 countries have official relations with Taiwan, with several countries in Central America and the Pacific having switched recognition to China in recent years. China's economic standing is particularly appealing to developing Latin American countries, making it difficult for Taiwan or its supporters to counter. China has welcomed Honduras' announcement, while Taiwan's foreign minister has warned Honduras not to "fall into China's trap."