China says it's 'seriously dissatisfied' with monument demolition in Panama

FILE PHOTO: The site where a Chinese monument once stood before it was demolished in Arraijan, Panama on December 28, 2025. - AFP

BEIJING: China is seriously dissatisfied with the demolition of a Chinese monument by the local government in ‌Panama's Arraijan district in ⁠West Panama Province, a Chinese foreign ​ministry spokesperson said on Monday (Dec 29).

The local government tore down the monument honouring Chinese contributions to the Panama Canal, citing safety issues and ‍an ⁠expired ‍land ​concession, drawing ⁠ire from the local Chinese community and criticism from Panama's president.