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China is Honduras' strategic partner for exports, technological development, says minister

STORY: China is Honduras' strategic partner for exports, technological development, says minister SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:22 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Honduran minister of economic development Fredis Cerrato 2. various of Honduras 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development 4. various of Honduras 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development 6. various of Honduras 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development 8. various of Honduras STORYLINE: A Honduran minister has said that China is a strategic partner for Honduras with investments becoming concrete and bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) going well. China and Honduras established diplomatic relations in March 2023. According to Honduran minister of economic development, Fredis Cerrato, since then, relations between the two countries have b

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240327) -- BEIJING, March 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 20, 2024 shows scenery at dusk in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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Hondurans expect closer ties with China

STORY: Hondurans expect closer ties with China SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in Honduras 2. STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of general views in Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): AITZA DITIERREZ, Honduran resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAOLA HERNANDEZ, Honduran resident 6. various of general views in Honduras 7. various of general views in Honduras 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): LETICIA QUINTANILLA, Honduran resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent "China and Honduras formally established diplomatic relations on March 26, last year, which opened a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations. The two countries have accelerated coordination and cooperation in diverse fields such as economy, trade, agriculture, and science and technology." China and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding on jointly pro

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows a view in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows a lake in St. Lucia, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk dancers perform in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2024 shows a view in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows a view in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk dancers perform in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2024 shows street vendors in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows a view in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-CITY VIEW

(240326) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 20, 2024 shows scenery at dusk in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-HONDURAN FOLK DANCE

(240321) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform Honduran folk dance in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-HONDURAN FOLK DANCE

(240321) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform Honduran folk dance in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-HONDURAN FOLK DANCE

(240321) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform Honduran folk dance in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-HONDURAN FOLK DANCE

(240321) -- TEGUCIGALPA, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform Honduran folk dance in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 20, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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CIIE offers significant chance for Honduran producers: Honduran lawmaker

STORY: CIIE offers significant chance for Honduran producers: Honduran lawmaker SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:46 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Honduras 2. various of CIIE 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RASEL TOME, Vice President of the Honduran National Congress 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RASEL TOME, Vice President of the Honduran National Congress STORYLINE: Honduras hopes for seizing the opportunity of this year's China import expo to further deepen mutual understanding between Honduras and China, and promote economic and trade relations between the two sides to a new level. This is according to the Vice President of the Honduran National Congress Rasel Tome in a recent interview with Xinhua. Honduras will be one of the guests of honor at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) scheduled for Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RASEL TOME, Vice President of the Honduran National Congress "CIIE offers a significant chan

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Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel for consultations

STORY: Honduras recalls ambassador to Israel for consultations SHOOTING TIME: October 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of general shots of Honduras 2. various of the Presidential Palace in Honduras STORYLINE: Honduras on Friday recalled its ambassador to Israel for consultations due to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip, said Honduran Foreign Affairs Minister Enrique Reina. "Given the serious humanitarian situation the Palestinian civilian population suffered in the Gaza Strip, the government of President Xiomara Castro has decided to immediately recall Mr. Roberto Martinez, ambassador of the Republic of Honduras in Israel, to Tegucigalpa for consultations," Reina posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Honduras wants a ceasefire to be declared in the Gaza Strip and a humanitarian corridor to be opened to allow the supply of aid and for peace negotiations to begin, he said. "Depending on how the situa

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CIIE offers great opportunities for Honduras: official

STORY: CIIE offers great opportunities for Honduras: official DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview 2. various of views in Honduras 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RODOLFO PASTOR, Secretary of State in the Office of the Presidency of Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RODOLFO PASTOR, Secretary of State in the Office of the Presidency of Honduras STORYLINE: A high-ranking Honduran official has expressed great anticipation for the upcoming sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) as it offers opportunities for global importers and exporters to expand business. Honduras is invited as one of the six guest countries of honor at this year's CIIE which will be held in China's Shanghai from Nov. 5 to Nov. 10. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RODOLFO PASTOR, Secretary of State in the Office of the Presidency of Honduras "As a guest country of honor, it is obviously a great opportunity for Honduras to participate in the CIIE, which is undoubtedly

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-SOLAR ECLIPSE

(231015) -- TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man observes a solar eclipse in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 14, 2023. (Photo by Rafael Ochoa/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-SOLAR ECLIPSE

(231015) -- TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The sun is seen during a solar eclipse in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 14, 2023. (Photo by Rafael Ochoa/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-SOLDIER'S DAY-CELEBRATION

(231004) -- TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the Republic of Honduras Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento (C) attends a celebration for the Honduran Soldier's Day in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 3, 2023. (Photo by Rafael Ochoa/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-SOLDIER'S DAY-CELEBRATION

(231004) -- TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- President of the Republic of Honduras Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento (C) attends a celebration for the Honduran Soldier's Day in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 3, 2023. (Photo by Rafael Ochoa/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-SOLDIER'S DAY-CELEBRATION

(231004) -- TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A soldier attends a celebration for the Honduran Soldier's Day in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 3, 2023. (Photo by Rafael Ochoa/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-SOLDIER'S DAY-CELEBRATION

(231004) -- TEGUCIGALPA, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers attend a celebration for the Soldier's Day in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 3, 2023. (Photo by Rafael Ochoa/Xinhua)

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Riot at Honduras women prison leaves 41 dead

STORY: Riot at Honduras women prison leaves 41 dead DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of the women prison in Honduras 2. various of the rescue STORYLINE: A riot Tuesday at a women prison in Honduras left at least 41 inmates dead, the Public Ministry's Forensic Medicine Directorate confirmed. Authorities have so far discovered that 25 of the victims were burnt to death and 16 were riddled with bullets at the National Women's Penitentiary for Social Adaptation, located in the central department of Francisco Morazan, about 35 km from the capital city Tegucigalpa, Public Ministry spokesperson Yuri Mora told reporters. The death toll could rise as authorities continue to search the facility, he said. Delma Ordonez, a representative of the relatives of the inmates, said the riot broke out after authorities announced new rules for the prison, including banning and confiscating televisions and other devices. According to local media,

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China offers life-changing opportunities, says a Honduran dentist

STORY: China offers life-changing opportunities, says a Honduran dentist DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Paola Raquel Palacios 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): PAOLA RAQUEL PALACIOS, Honduran dentist 3. various of Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAOLA RAQUEL PALACIOS, Honduran dentist STORYLINE: Paola Raquel Palacios, a Honduran dentist, spent five years living and working in China. She said that her China experience enriched her with valuable knowledge, lasting friendships, and a deep personal and professional transformation. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): PAOLA RAQUEL PALACIOS, Honduran dentist "For me, my five years in China have been full of joy. I was able to learn a lot about China, and it changed my life both personally and professionally. I acquired a lot of knowledge and made many friends. And since I was in China, everything in my life was rewarding, and I had the opportunity to get to know more." In 2022, Paola returned to her countr

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Hondurans anticipate closer economic ties with China

STORY: Hondurans anticipate closer economic ties with China DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the inauguration ceremony 2 various of views in Honduras 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FRANCISCO, Electrical engineer in banking industry 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): AURELIA CASTRO, Chemical engineer in food industry 5 various of ports in China STORYLINE: The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. Hondurans have expressed great anticipation for closer economic and trade ties with China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FRANCISCO, Electrical engineer in banking industry "Hello, I am Francisco. I'm an electrical engineer working in the banking business and I work with suppliers in China. My relations with China can be dated back to 2016. It has been a pleasure for me to work with this Asian country. I have got grea

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People's Republic of China inaugurates embassy in Republic of Honduras

STORY: People's Republic of China inaugurates embassy in Republic of Honduras DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WU HAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): YU BO, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): EDUARDO REINA, Honduran Foreign Minister STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WU HAO, Xinhua correspondent "The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. Since then in three months, both countries have accelerated coordination and cooperation in fields such as economy, agriculture, science and technology, culture, education and media." Yu Bo, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Honduras, said at the inauguration ceremony that Honduras seized the historic opportunity to make the important decision to reco

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Honduran girls are pictured at a local park in Santa Cruz, Honduras, May 30, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vendor thumbs up by the roadside in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artisan works on a street in Valle de Angeles, Honduras, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform Honduran folk dance at a local park in Santa Cruz, Honduras, May 30, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A couple looks out over the city of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Honduran boys are pictured at a local park in Santa Cruz, Honduras, May 30, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child stays with his father on a street in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman in traditional costume sells fruit on a street in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-SCENERY-DAILY LIFE

(230606) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A street vendor pushes a cart with bananas on a street in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 1, 2023. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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People's Republic of China inaugurates embassy in Republic of Honduras

STORY: People's Republic of China inaugurates embassy in Republic of Honduras DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:38 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Honduras STORYLINE: The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. Yu Bo, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Honduras, said at the inauguration ceremony that Honduras seized the historic opportunity to make the important decision to recognize the one-China principle. With this decision, Honduras became the 182nd country to establish diplomatic relations with China, which China highly appreciated, Yu said. "The one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a widely recognized norm of international relations," he said. Less than three months after the establishment of diplom

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA-EMBASSY-INAUGURATION

(230605) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Reina (1st L) speaks at the inauguration ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on June 5, 2023. The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA-EMBASSY-INAUGURATION

(230605) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Bo (2nd L, Front), charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Honduras, and Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Reina (3rd L, Front) attend the inauguration ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on June 5, 2023. The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA-EMBASSY-INAUGURATION

(230605) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Officials from China and Honduras and representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations in Honduras attend the inauguration ceremony of the Chinese embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on June 5, 2023. The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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HONDURAS-TEGUCIGALPA-PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA-EMBASSY-INAUGURATION

(230605) -- TEGUCIGALPA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu Bo (L), charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Honduras, and Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Reina inaugurate the opening of the Chinese embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on June 5, 2023. The People's Republic of China officially inaugurated its embassy in the Republic of Honduras on Monday, following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on March 26. (Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua)

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GLOBALink | China-built hydroelectric plant contributes to clean energy supply in Honduras

STORY: China-built hydroelectric plant contributes to clean energy supply in Honduras DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a China-built hydroelectric plant in Honduras 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): NELSON ORTEGA, General manager at Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHEN, Manager of the Department of Technology and Engineering at Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant STORYLINE: A China-built hydroelectric plant has contributed to a stable clean energy supply in Honduras, alleviating electricity shortages in the Central American nation. The Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant, built by Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), is located in Olancho, the largest department in Honduras. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): NELSON ORTEGA, General manager at Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant "For the country, it signifies a great project that was urgently needed for the energy supply of a very special area (Olancho)." The plant has an i

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Chinese company changes my life: local employee in Honduras

STORY: Chinese company changes my life: local employee in Honduras DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Patuca III hydropower project 2. SOUNDBITE (Spainish): CARLOS ARGUETA, Employee of Sinohydro in Honduras STORYLINE: Carlos Argueta, an employee of the Patuca III hydropower project undertaken by China's dam-building giant Sinohydro in Honduras said that the Chinese company has changed his life and helped increase the income of the local families. SOUNDBITE (Spainish): CARLOS ARGUETA, Employee of Sinohydro in Honduras "My name is Carlos Argueta. I'm 42 years old. I've been working for Sinohydro Corporation Limited on the Patuca III hydropower project for seven years and three months. The company has impacted my life in an exceptional way, made me more professional, encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone to learn from other areas, and made one of my dreams of buying my own house come true, which is an indescribable personal satisfa

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Honduras-China ties benefit both peoples: Honduran FM

STORY: Honduras-China ties benefit both peoples: Honduran FM DATELINE: April 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EDUARDO ENRIQUE REINA, Honduran Foreign Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): EDUARDO ENRIQUE REINA, Honduran Foreign Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): EDUARDO ENRIQUE REINA, Honduran Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina has said that the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and China benefits the people of both countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): EDUARDO ENRIQUE REINA, Honduran Foreign Minister "President (Xiomara) Castro, through her Government Plan, expressed the possibility that Honduras would open up to the world and begin to grow its relations with other nations, strengthening the multilateral environment." Reina refuted the statements that question the establishment of diplomatic relations between his country and China, saying that those who question the decision to

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HONDURAS-MAYA SITE OF COPAN

(230404) -- TEGUCIGALPA, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows a sculpture at a museum featuring the Maya site of Copan in Honduras. The city of Copan, with its temples, squares, terraces and other characteristics, is an excellent representation of Classic Mayan civilization. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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HONDURAS-MAYA SITE OF COPAN

(230404) -- TEGUCIGALPA, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows a museum featuring the Maya site of Copan in Honduras. The city of Copan, with its temples, squares, terraces and other characteristics, is an excellent representation of Classic Mayan civilization. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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HONDURAS-MAYA SITE OF COPAN

(230404) -- TEGUCIGALPA, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows the Maya site of Copan in Honduras. The city of Copan, with its temples, squares, terraces and other characteristics, is an excellent representation of Classic Mayan civilization. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

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HONDURAS-MAYA SITE OF COPAN

(230404) -- TEGUCIGALPA, April 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 1, 2023 shows the Maya site of Copan in Honduras. The city of Copan, with its temples, squares, terraces and other characteristics, is an excellent representation of Classic Mayan civilization. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)