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Connectivity between Panama and Shanghai

Thursday April 11th President Varela received executives from China Eastern airline, to "evaluate the possibilities of greater connectivity between Panama and Shanghai."

The Panama - David Train project

El Siglo recently conducted an interview with Oscar Ramírez the coordinator of the environmental impact study for the Panama-David train project to find out more about what the ambitious project.

Did Varela and Pompeo speak about China?

Last week, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Varela meets China’s Wang Yi at UN bilateral meeting

Foreign Minister to China, Wang Yi, met with President Juan Carlos Varela during the United Nations General Assembly in New York that took place September 25th, 2018.

Panama studies Costa Rica train with help of China

Panama will study the feasibility of building a passenger train to Costa Rica with the help of China.

Panama exhibits coffee in Shanghai

Representatives of eight Panamanian coffee companies will showcase their best products at the 27th International Exhibition of Equipment and Food Services HOTELEX.

Proposed route for Panama-Chiriqui train

A feasibility study carried out by Chinese experts is currently developing a possible route and stations for the train that could further connectivity between the interior of Panama to its capital.

Five things to know about the Panama-Chiriqui Train

The Government of China has confirmed its support for the construction of a rail transportation system to connect Panama city with the province of Chiriqui.

Panama and China to sign 15 trade agreements

President Juan Carlos Varela has announced that Panama will sign at least 15 trade agreements with China.

Light Rail from Panama City to Chiriqui

In a press conference on Sunday, September 17th, 2017 the foreign minister of Panama and Chinese chancellor Wang Yi discussed the feasibility a light train connecting Panama City ...

Inauguration of the Chinese Embassy in Panama

The Embassy of China in Panama was inaugurated Sunday, September 17, 2017. The new Embassy in Panama comes after the establishment of diplomatic relations between Panama and ...

Panama breaks ties with Taiwan in favor of China

President Juan Carlos Varela announced that Panama would recognize China as a diplomatic ally in a televised statement Monday, June ...

Nicaragua Canal no competition for Panama Canal

Panama Canal Authority Administrator Jorge Quijano doesn’t think the Nicaragua Canal will pose any competition for the Panama Canal, as the canal ...