Chinese Community

The Chinese embassy in Panama expressed extreme shock, strong indignation, and firm opposition to the Arraiján municipal government's forced demolition of the China-Panama Friendship Park and a monument commemorating Chinese migrants. The demolition occurred late on December 27, 2025, without prior notice or consultation with the Chinese community, despite unanimous opposition from overseas Chinese representatives on site. The action has brutally trampled on the sentiments of Panama's 300,000 Chinese nationals and descendants, severely harming friendly feelings between the Chinese and Panamanian peoples.