A delegation from Panama has met with Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung. It's the first time a delegation from Panama has visited Taiwan since the two countries cut ties in 2017, when Panama switched recognition to China.
00:00Vice President Bi-Kim Hsiao has met with a delegation from Panama, urging stronger cooperation despite pressure from Beijing.
00:09This is the first delegation from Panama to visit Taiwan since the two countries cut ties in 2017, when Panama switched diplomatic recognition to Beijing.
00:19The delegation was led by Panama's co-chairs of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.
00:25Beijing had ordered the delegation not to go, and Panama's president said it was not an approved trip.
00:33They also met with Foreign Minister Lin Jialong, who expressed hopes for the country to restart their partnership.
00:41They discussed economic cooperation and their key roles as regional transit hubs.
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