Establishment of China-Honduras diplomatic ties applauded by Honduran officials

STORY: Establishment of China-Honduras diplomatic ties applauded by Honduran officials DATELINE: March 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Honduras 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GERARDO TORRES, Honduran Vice Foreign Minister 3. various of street views in Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ANARELLA VELEZ OSEJO, Honduran Minister of Culture STORYLINE: Honduran officials have applauded the establishment of China-Honduras diplomatic ties after the two countries signed a joint communique on Sunday. Gerardo Torres, vice foreign minister of the Central American nation, said the decision is very positive and important and will bring benefits to the people of Honduras. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): GERARDO TORRES, Honduran Vice Foreign Minister "It is a very positive and very important decision, it is something that we are sure will bring benefits to the people of Honduras. China is an economic power, it has enormous growth that has achieved really impre