Panama’s Ties To Taiwan Unaffected By Trade With China
Panamanian First Vice President and Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Lewis Navarro
commented last week that Panama’s growing trade relationship with the People’s
Republic of China will have no bearing on the country’s diplomatic ties
with Taiwan.
Lewis Navarro’s remarks, made during a press conference marking the 100th
day in office of new President Martin Torrijos, came in response to a question
concerning Panama’s intentions on the issue of diplomatic relations with
China. Lewis Navarro responded by restating the government’s policy of maintaining
diplomatic relations with Taiwan, whilst seeking to increase trade ties with
China. He noted that China is now playing an increasingly large part in world trade,
and is one of the heaviest users of the Panama Canal. China, which continues to dispute Taiwan’s sovereignty, generally frowns
upon governments that form diplomatic relations with Taiwan. .
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