Panama Demolishes Chinese Monument, Sparks Diplomatic Row

A special monument in Panama, built to honor Chinese immigrants who helped build the Panama Canal, was suddenly torn down.

The mayor said it was to make the area better for tourists, but the Chinese community and their government are very upset because they weren't asked about it.

The Chinese say the monument was important for remembering their history and the hard work of their ancestors.

The President of Panama also scolded the mayor for this action, calling it disrespectful.

This all happened at the same time as some political talk in the US about the Panama Canal, which might be making the situation even more tense.