Panamanian Lawmakers’ Taiwan Visit Sparks Bold Pushback Against Chinese Intimidation

In a stark reminder of China’s aggressive global diplomatic tactics, Panamanian lawmakers have defiantly planned a trip to Taiwan—an act that quickly provoked sharp protests from the Chinese Embassy. This episode is far more than a distant quarrel in Central America; it is a frontline battle over sovereignty and freedom in America’s own hemisphere. Why Is Panama Standing Up to China Now? Since establishing diplomatic ties with Beijing in 2017, Panama has walked a tightrope between economic pragmatism and political sovereignty. But when China recently pressured Panamanian legislators to cancel their Taiwan visit—citing the “one China” principle—the country’s Foreign Ministry...