On July 19, a shipment of shrimp departed from Choluteca, Honduras, to Chinese ports, marking a significant milestone in trade relations between the two countries. This event underscores the growing access to China's extensive seafood market, facilitated by early Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions. Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reyna highlighted the economic and social benefits for Honduras, while China's ambassador to Honduras, Yu Bo, praised the achievement in bilateral cooperation and the potential for deeper market integration.