Panama to Curb China's Influence Over Canal

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 its ports.
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.
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.
Rubio says Panama must reduce China’s influence around canal zone or face possible U.S. action
S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the Central American ally must immediately reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the Trump administration.
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make "immediate changes" to what he calls the "influence and control" of China over the Panama Canal. America's top diplomat said Panama must act or the US would take necessary measures to protect its rights under a treaty between the two countries.
What's China's relationship to the Panama Canal?
Panama has made some concessions to the United States after Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed President Trump's concerns about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal during a recent trip to the country.
China lodges complaints with U.S. over Panama Canal remarks
China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had lodged complaints with the United States over "irresponsible" remarks regarding the Panama Canal and "attacks" on China's cooperation with Panama over the canal.
Beyond the Canal: The Real Risk of China’s Engagement in Panama
China’s combination of presence, influence, and compromising relationships within Panama’s elite gives it numerous opportunities to exploit. The solution is transparency and good governance.
Panama to Curb China's Influence Over Canal Following Trump Pressure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit and Panama's decision to drop out of China's Belt and Road Initiative reflect evolving US-Panama relations.
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 ...
Panama denies State Department claim US government vessels can now transit canal for free
Panama denied a claim made by the State Department on Wednesday that the Central American nation had agreed to no longer ...
Panama Canal denies Trump admin. claim U.S. gov't vessels can now transit for free
The Panama Canal Authority late Wednesday said it has made no change to its tolls or other fees, denying the Trump ...
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Panama Reportedly Rethinking Deal with Canal-Adjacent Port Operator
As pressure from President Trump mounts over alleged Chinese influence over the waterway, the government may cancel its contract with Hutchison Ports PPC.
Carl Cannon: Panama Canal Crisis Follows Usual Trump Media Cycle From "He's Crazy" to "He Fixed It" in Record Time
Monday on the RCP podcast, Carl Cannon commented on how the American media begrudgingly covered an early success of Trump's ...
US envoy calls China's presence around Panama Canal a security concern
Ahead of U.S. top diplomat Marco Rubio's visit to the country, US envoy Mauricio Claver-Carone put the onus on Panama to ...