Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-08-24

The United States says it is reviewing its relationship with El Salvador. A State Department spokesperson made the remark Thursday night following the Central American nation’s decision to switch its diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing earlier this week.

The State Department’s statement said, “Although we recognize the sovereign right of every country to determine its diplomatic relations, we are deeply disappointed by this decision.”

The spokesperson said the decision will not only affect El Salvador, but also the economic situation in the Americas.    [FULL  STORY]