Chinese Merchants Spread Fast Across Honduras

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 27, 2026 · Originally reported July 27, 2026 by La Prensa

Chinese nationals arriving for business and trade have multiplied in major cities since Honduras formalized ties with China, with 218 of 622 Chinese arrivals through mid-July citing commercial reasons, drawing complaints from local merchants who cannot match their prices.

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