Trump says China controls the Panama Canal - NBC News
23 hours ago · Panama strongly rebuked Trump’s comments, with President José Raúl Mulino saying the canal “is and will continue to be Panama’s.” Mulino also rejected Trump’s claim that …
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says? - BBC News
1 day ago · China's interests in the Panama Canal Two of the five ports adjacent to the canal, Balboa and Cristóbal, which sit on the Pacific and Atlantic sides respectively, have been …
The US is right to be concerned about China’s influence over the Panama …
Jan 9, 2025 · The Panama Canal’s origins and US intervention are inextricably intertwined. After failed negotiations with Colombia, the United States pivoted to support Panamanian …
Panama Canal: Who owns it, who runs it, and why Trump wants it
2 days ago · China does not control the Panama Canal itself. But before the handover, a Hong Kong shipping company, Hutchison Ports PPC, won an international bid in 1997 to allow …
Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump …
Dec 26, 2024 · The Panama Canal is most frequently used by the U.S., China, Japan and South Korea. In October, the Panama Canal Authority reported earning nearly $5 billion during the …
Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats
1 day ago · Panama and China have pushed back against United States President Donald Trump’s controversial claims regarding the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal “was not a gift” …
Trump, China, and the Truth about the Panama Canal
Jan 15, 2025 · Trump’s canal canard obscures a truth: Panama just wants to run its shipping passage without interference from China or the U.S. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has in …
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and …
4 days ago · The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.
China Saw Opportunity in the Panama Canal as US Interest …
Jan 15, 2025 · The transfer of the Canal to Panama paralleled the integration of China into the world’s economy. Since the official handover in 1999, China’s rise as a global power made the …
Does China Own the Panama Canal? No, but Still Concerning
Aug 2, 2022 · China began seriously swooping in to control the canal under former President Donald Trump's lackadaisical approach, but the gains aren't irreversible. Here's the truth about …