BBC11d
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 ...
The Diplomat15d
Beyond the Canal: The Real Risk of China’s Engagement in Panama
Managing the risk of attacks against the canal requires limiting the access and knowledge of parties such as China with an interest in shutting it down in wartime. The 1989 U.S. military ...
Nikkei Asia15d
China's role in Trump's Panama Canal gambit: 5 things to know
the Panama Canal. The Donald Trump administration is determined to eliminate alleged Chinese influence over the passage, which stems from Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's interests in the ...
Washington Examiner15d
Rubio takes victory lap at Panama Canal after nation agrees to exit Chinese initiative
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the Panamanian government’s decision to cut back its ties with the Chinese Communist Party following a trip to visit the Panama Canal. Rubio toured the ...
Mint15d
Panama drops Belt and Road deal with China amid Donald Trump’s warning, but sends a strong message to US
The decision of Panama to end its Belt and Road deal with China comes amid Donald Trump's warnings that the United States would take control of the Panama Canal – a vital waterway. Also Read ...
The Star15d
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
The warning follows President Donald Trump's vow to retake the canal and a meeting between Rubio and Jose Raul Mulino, Panama's conservative president, in Panama City on Sunday. Mulino told ...
National Review15d
Panama Won’t Renew Key Canal Deal with China after Rubio Threatens U.S. Action
Through its Belt and Road global development project, China has invested heavily in the area surrounding the Panama Canal in recent years and currently operates two ports on either side of the 50 ...
CNN16d
Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
“China is running the Panama Canal that was not given to China, that was given to Panama foolishly, but they violated the agreement, and we’re going to take it back, or something very powerful ...
The New York Times16d
For China, Trump’s Moves Bring Pain, but Also Potential Gains
President Trump’s tariffs hurt China, but his other actions have alienated U.S. allies, giving Beijing an opening to strengthen its global standing. By David Pierson Keith Bradsher and Sui-Lee ...
katc16d
Rubio echoes Trump's warning over China's influence on Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a warning from President Trump over the weekend, telling Panama's leaders that they needed to reduce China's influence over the Panama Canal. In his first ...
AOL16d
Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit
Trump has complained that China exerts control over the canal and charges U.S. ships six-figure premiums to cross Panama's isthmus. The canal was built over several decades by the U.S. and ...