4 days ago · When it comes to the Panama Canal, some observers say that Chinese firms’ involvement in the canal and its infrastructure could give Beijing leverage – both in terms of commercial advantage ...

4 days ago · BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal.. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a briefing that China “firmly opposes the U.S. smearing and undermining the Belt and Road cooperation through means of ...

4 days ago · Breaking down Trump's dispute over the Panama Canal 03:18. Beijing — China on Friday lashed out at what it called U.S. "coercion" after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement ...

4 days ago · China on lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal

Jan 22, 2025 · The strategic waterway, which handles about 5% of global maritime trade volume, is operated by the Panama Canal Authority, an agency of the Panamanian government, not Chinese soldiers.

Dec 26, 2024 · The Panama Canal, a 51-mile waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has been under Panamanian control since December 31, 1999, following the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties.

Feb 3, 2025 · Though Mulino told Rubio that Panama’s sovereignty over the canal was not up for debate, he also said he had addressed Washington’s concerns over Beijing’s purported influence around the ...

01/28/2025 January 28, 2025. US President Donald Trump has vowed to "take back" control of the Panama Canal. Could Washington's tough talk create an opening for Beijing?

Jan 27, 2025 · But some pro-China media outlets have claimed that those who lost their lives in building the Panama Canal were Chinese migrants. The South China Morning Post, in an article published on January 20, claimed that thousands of Chinese lost their lives to build the canal and railways in Panama.

Jan 20, 2025 · Trump, set to return to the role of US president on Monday, threatened last month to retake the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He said the canal was being operated by...