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Canal under siege: China's decades-long port control in Panama faces sudde
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Panama's comptroller has sued to revoke a Chinese firm's control over key Panama Canal ports, citing national interest and irregularities. The move challenges China's strategic presence in global trade routes and raises sovereignty concerns, according to Nikkei Asia.
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US warns of 'unacceptable risk' from Chinese control of Panama Canal ports
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported, this highlighted the US's commitment to enhancing its influence in the Western hemisphere.
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US sends commander to Panama to "secure" canal against Chinese influence;
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The United States Embassy in Panama authorised a communique that US officials will visit the Central American country to discuss "safeguarding the Panama Canal area from China's influence and control,".
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China plays its Trump card
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
With regularity, the almost buffoonish actions of Trump are lowering respect for the USA around the world. Whether it is threats to seize control of the Panama Canal or Greenland, Trump is making a mockery of the rule of law. In language reminiscent of China's leaders, the American second-te
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US leaders call for action as Chinese influence over Panama Canal Ports th
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Chinese and Hong Kong businesses' control of important infrastructure on the Panama Canal and other port facilities in the Western Hemisphere has prompted calls for Washington to take measures to lessen Beijing's influence.
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Panama Canal Authority denies adjusting fees for US vessels, says it's rea
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The authority emphasized its readiness to engage in dialogue with US officials concerning the transit of US warships.
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Panama waives fees for US government vessels
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The US State Department on Wednesday announced that Panama has agreed to eliminate fees for US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal.
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Reduce Chinese influence or face 'necessary measures': US State Secy Rubio
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
During a meeting with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino and Foreign Minister Javier Martinez on Sunday in Panama City, Rubio conveyed US President Donald Trump's concerns.
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US State Secy Marco Rubio heads to Central America, amid Trump's row over
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Rubio's choice to visit Central America - Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic - is intentional and meant to drive forward the Trump agenda by "paying closer attention to our own neighbourhood."
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"Canal is and will continue to operate under Panamanian control," Panamian
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Panama President Jose Mulino said that no nation must interfere in Panama's matters.
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US taking back Panama Canal, didn't give it to China : President Donald Tr
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated. American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy. And above all, China is operating the Panama Canal and we didn't give
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Trump refuses to rule out military force to take control of Panama Canal,
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
While addressing a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Tuesday (local time), Trump was asked whether he would rule out using "military or economic coercion" to achieve his goal of gaining those territories.
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