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Panama-Taiwan parliamentary relations tension

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2026-09-15 03:15 UTC → 2026-09-16 11:13 UTC · added removed

Members of the Panamanian National Assembly have established a multi-party parliamentary exchange group with Taiwan to foster cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, and innovation. The initiative was supported Supported by 45 to 46 members of the assembly. assembly’s 71 members, the initiative aims to strengthen commercial ties and facilitate exchanges with Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. The move has triggered significant diplomatic pressure from China. Reports indicate Beijing maintains that the Chinese Embassy attempted to block group violates the initiative through letters, phone calls, and meetings, with some legislators reportedly facing threats. China ‘One China’ principle, which has expressed “strong discontent and multi-linear rejection,” while served as the political foundation for Panama-China relations since Panama severed ties with Taiwan in 2017. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Affairs, through spokesperson Guo Jiakun, has expressed strong opposition to any official contact or interaction between countries with diplomatic ties and Taiwan authorities. China has cautioned that “crossing ‘crossing the line” line’ regarding Taiwan could result in “serious consequences.” Beijing maintains the group violates ‘serious consequences.’ Recent reports indicate the “One China” principle. initiative involved virtual activities with both Taiwanese and American political representatives, further prompting warnings from Beijing. While the Panamanian Executive branch manages official diplomatic relations and has stated the move does not have its official support, proponents argue the National Assembly holds independent authority to develop legislative links and engage with other parliaments.

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  1. 2026-09-16 11:13 UTC Panama-Taiwan parliamentary relations tension
  2. 2026-09-15 03:15 UTC Panama-Taiwan parliamentary relations tension

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