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China, Panama Canal and Trump

Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?

Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the strategically critical waterway to a US rival: China.

Christian Science Monitor · 1d

Panama Canal and Trump: How much influence does China really have?

President Trump is wrong when he says China controls the Panama Canal. But the U.S. rival does have influence there, and the administration is moving to counter it.

Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit

Panama's José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road Initiative following a visit from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Panama, Rubio

UPI News on MSN · 4h

In walking back U.S. claim, Rubio says they have 'expectations' not to be charged at Panama Canal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said it was "absurd" that Panama charges U.S. government ships to use its canal.

CNN on MSN · 12h

Rubio walks back State Department’s claim of free Panama Canal transit for US government vessels

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has walked back the assertion of the State Department that Panama “has agreed to no longer charge fees” to US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal after outcry from the Panamanian government.

Panama denies US claims over free canal passages

Washington had suggested Panama had agreed to no longer charge fees for US government vessels using the waterway.

Panama exits China's Belt and Road initiative

South China Morning Post on M… · 13h

Panama formally exits China’s Belt and Road Initiative as US claims ‘victory’ in decision

Panamanian leader questions intention of those who signed 2017 deal and addresses concerns about Beijing's investment in Panama Canal Panama has officially informed Beijing of its decision to withdraw from China's massive infrastructure and investment project,

China says it opposes US 'smearing and sabotage' after Panama exits Belt and Road

China firmly opposes U.S. "smearing and sabotage" of its Belt and Road Initiative through "means of pressure and coercion", a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, when asked about Panama's decision to exit the programme.

moneycontrol.com · 15m

China blames US 'sabotage' for Panama's departure from Belt and Road initiative

China is opposed to US "smearing and sabotage" of the Belt and Road Initiative in Panama through "pressure and coercion", its foreign ministry said on Friday, after the South American nation decided to exit the programme. At a regular press briefing, a ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said China deeply regretted Panama's decision.

17h

Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle

The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at ...

17h

Trump, the Panama Canal and the Hong Kong Firm at the Heart of a Showdown

The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese ...

10hon MSN

Panama Accuses U.S. of Lying About Deal for Free Navy Canal Passage

The Panamanian leader says he was “incredibly surprised” by the statement, as President Trump threatens a U.S. takeover of ...

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Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action

President José Mulino said Panama's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.

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