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.
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.
Sovereignty, ownership, and the Panama Canal | Opinion
Back in 1903, the Republic of Panama (herein Panama) gave the United States (herein U.S.) possession of the Canal Zone, but not title, or sovereignty. It was a use, like a lease with a payment to Panama,
The Panama Canal Is Drying Up, So Why Does Trump Want It?
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the growing battle over the Panama Canal. The U.S. is considering taking control, while Panama resists. However, severe droughts have already crippled the canal,
Local opinion: I went to see if China has taken over the Panama Canal
To protect its interests in Panama without destabilizing the region, the United States must approach this situation with strength, strategic foresight and diplomatic precision.
Trump vs. China in Panama: A Bold Move or Hypocrisy?
Donald Trump is ramping up his anti-China rhetoric, accusing Panama of allowing Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Still Faces Massive Droughts
Whether the U.S. or Panama own the Panama Canal, one of the largest routes for ship traffic in the world still faces horrible drought that will slow traffic through it, or shutter in completely from time to time.
Trump Delays Call with Panama’s President as Canal Fee Dispute Grows
President Donald Trump has postponed a scheduled phone call with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino due to last-minute changes in his agenda. This development comes amid escalating tensions over the Panama Canal,
China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by ...
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 ...
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China erupts after Panama rejects canal deal as global tensions mount
China is working on a cross-continental infrastructure and now that Panama has backed out, they blame the US for running ...
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Panama Leaves China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Panama announced its plans to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced his ...
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 ...
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. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China lashes out at US ‘coercion' after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement
China on lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with ...
China Summons Panama Ambassador for Pulling Out of BRI After Trump’s Warning
China has summoned Panama’s ambassador to the country for pulling out of the multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative ...