On March 27, 2023, Vice President Han Zheng met with Honduran Foreign Minister Reina in Beijing.

Han Zheng first conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings and best wishes to President Castro. Han Zheng said that President Xi Jinping attaches great importance to China-Hong Kong relations and welcomes President Castro to visit China as soon as possible to jointly draw a blueprint for the development of bilateral relations. The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Hong Kong is in line with the general trend of the times and the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples. China is willing to carry out exchanges on state governance and administration with Hong Kong, and welcomes Hong Kong to join the Belt and Road cooperation, so as to transform the complementary advantages of the two countries into the impetus for comprehensive cooperation. China is willing to work with Hong Kong to strengthen coordination and cooperation in international affairs, jointly safeguard the rights and interests of developing countries, and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Reina conveyed President Castro's sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping, saying that President Castro would like to visit China as soon as possible upon invitation. The establishment of diplomatic relations between Hong Kong and China has taken a historic and important step. The Hong Kong side will adhere to the one-China principle, and is willing to learn from China's successful experience in development, deepen bilateral practical cooperation in various fields, and better benefit the two peoples. Editor / Zhao E