China and Panama
China scores 65/100 toward Panama (friendliness, support), while Panama scores 40/100 back.
China toward Panama
China maintains the Panama-One China policy by explicitly rejecting Panamanian attempts to engage with Taiwan, yet continues to engage diplomatically rather than severing ties, indicating conditional friendliness.
Panama toward China
Panamanian lawmakers actively challenged China's influence by establishing a Taiwan exchange group and pursuing legal action over port disputes, signaling diplomatic friction.
Recent coverage
- China rejects move by Panamanian lawmakers to engage with Taiwan - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Google News: Panama, 2026-09-09
- Chinese embassy slams Panamanian lawmakers’ establishment of ‘Panama-Taiwan’ exchange group - Global Times Google News: Panama, 2026-09-09
- CK Hutchison’s HK$11.7b Panama ports dispute could take years to resolve - South China Morning Post Google News: Panama, 2026-08-20
- Panama Infuriated China. Now It’s Paying the Price. - WSJ Google News: Panama, 2026-07-30
- Panama hails collapse in Chinese ship detentions as relations thaw - Kuehne+Nagel Google News: Panama, 2026-07-27
- Panama, China renew maritime port agreement - France 24 Google News: Panama, 2026-07-21
- Panama renews a treaty with China to secure trade and administrative benefits - voz.us Google News: Panama, 2026-07-21
- Chinese Embassy in Panama refutes unwarranted remarks on China-Panama ties, hopes Panama address China's concerns with respect - Global Times Google News: Panama, 2026-06-26
- China steps up pressure on Panama after loss of Canal port concessions - DatamarNews Google News: Panama, 2026-06-15
- Panama reflagging explodes as China detentions hit new highs - Kuehne+Nagel Google News: Panama, 2026-06-08
- The new Panama? Why Nicaragua could be next front in US-China influence battle - South China Morning Post Google News: China + Venezuela, 2026-06-06
- US’ Cuba-China fears, Panama pressure: Latin America relations reads - South China Morning Post Google News: Brazil + Cuba, 2026-06-02
- Panama rejects US pressure claims as it seeks to ease China tensions - South China Morning Post Google News: Panama, 2026-05-29
- Panama encourages dialogue at UN as canal tensions with China simmer - South China Morning Post Google News: Panama, 2026-05-27
- China-Panama ties should not be disrupted by any third party: Chinese FM - Xinhua Google News: Panama, 2026-05-27