TAIPEI, March 26, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Taiwan accused China on Sunday of pressuring its dwindling allies into switching allegiance to Beijing, after Honduras formally cut ties with the self-ruled island.

"The severance of diplomatic relations between our country and Honduras is part of a series of China's coercions and intimidations," said a statement from President Tsai Ing-wen's office. "China has suppressed the international space of (Taiwan) for a long time, unilaterally endangering regional peace and stability."