{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62fdd6136a7a690013721108/62fdd619640dc90013012994?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Panamá-China Relations","description":"<p>The Republic of Panama officially recognized the People&apos;s Republic of China in 2017. Ever since then, there has been a constant parade of op-eds from think tanks about the potential risk of China&apos;s advance in Central America. We are joined by Sebastian Naranjo, a PhD candidate at Renmin University in Beijing and an Asia Desk Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Panamá, to seek some truth from facts on this issue. <br/><br/></p><ul><li>Why did Panamá cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of the PRC?</li><li>How central is the canal to politics in Panamá? </li><li>What tangible projects has the PRC assisted with in Panamá? </li><li>How relevant is Chinese culture in the daily lives on Panamanians? </li><li>Has Panama&apos;s relations with the USA soured in any way since 2017? </li></ul><p>We discussed these questions and more! </p><p><br/>Recommendations: </p><ul><li><a href='https://hombredelamancha.com/products/panam-y-china-una-relacion-de-tres-siglos?_pos=1&amp;_sid=8c2000ea4&amp;_ss=r'>Panamá y China: Una relación de tres siglos</a> (Berta Alicia Chen)</li><li><a href='https://hombredelamancha.com/products/la-ruta-de-la-seda-y-panam-segunda-edici-n?_pos=2&amp;_sid=8c2000ea4&amp;_ss=r'>La Ruta de la Seda y Panamá</a> (Eddie Tapiero) </li></ul>","author_name":"Rasheed Griffith"}