Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power
1 day ago · China’s involvement in Panama is part of its broader multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to improve global trade connectivity through infrastructure investments.
Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something …
4 days ago · During the meeting, Rubio told Panama’s president and Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha that concerns over China’s “control” of the Panama Canal may mean the US has to “take ...
Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know
16 hours ago · China was planning to do more for Panama after a visit by its top leader, Xi Jinping, in 2018. But the president of Panama who had led a tilt toward Beijing, Juan Carlos Varela, left office in 2019.
Panama to end relationship with China's 'Belt and Road Initiative'
3 days ago · Panama will allow its 2017 trade and development pact involving China’s “Belt and Road Initiative” to expire, said Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino at a press conference Sunday ...
Beyond the Canal: The Real Risk of China’s Engagement in Panama
2 days ago · Numerous other China-based companies also have major regional logistics operations in special zones near Colon and Panama Pacifico, among others. The China-based company Jiangxi was the purchaser ...
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says? - BBC
Jan 22, 2025 · "China is operating the Panama Canal and we didn't give it to China. We gave it to Panama and we're taking it back," he said. The 51-mile (82km) Panama Canal cuts across the Central...
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Jan 15, 2025 · Panama has been the focus of special attention from China, because of the canal and its previous ties to Taiwan, but China has also been working to expand its influence in Latin America more...
EXPLAINED: Does China control the Panama Canal?
3 days ago · rubio-mulino-panama-canal-china Panama's President Jose Mulino, left, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrive for a meeting at the presidential palace in Panama City, Feb. 2, 2025.
China–Panama relations - Wikipedia
China–Panama relations are the bilateral relationships between the People's Republic of China and Republic of Panama. Relations between Panama and the Qing dynasty began in 1909 and modern relations between Panama and the Beiyang government of …
‘Frustrated and powerless’: In fight with China for ... - POLITICO
Oct 23, 2022 · In Panama, a bridge to connect the country highlights China’s growing diplomatic presence and sway, while the U.S. goes four-and-a-half years without an ambassador.