New ties with Panama will not solve the Taiwan problem
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China has established diplomatic relations with Panama, which previously recognized Taiwan. That brings the number of countries that recognize Taiwan down to 20.
What’s next: The move could encourage other Central American and Caribbean countries to cut ties with Taiwan. China has been maki...