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On June 12, the small Central American nation of Panama announced it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan so that it could establish relations with the People’s Republic of China. Now, only 19 countries and the Vatican recognize Taiwan. Why did this happen? How does it affect Taiwan’s relationship with the mainland? Should the United States get involved in preventing the
China cannot hope to win the hearts and minds of the Taiwanese by intimidating the island with its military power. China’s latest act of saber-rattling was counterproductive and served only to undermine its international reputation. Beijing should have the sense to refrain from such behavior.
As Paraguay prepares vote, Margaret Myers said "Taiwan's Latin American and Caribbean allies often view China as a promising economic and even political ally."
This ChinaPower feature contextualizes Tsai Ing-wen's 2023 transit of the United States by analyzing past transits and China's behavior.
(Archived document, may contain errors) No. 58 February 27, 1987 NEW CHALLENGES CONFRONT FIFTEEN YEARS OF U.S. - CHINA TIES INTRODUCTION