Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump …
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 last fiscal year. The Ruling
China consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over Canal, …
18 hours ago · China will as always respect Panama's sovereignty over the Canal and recognize the Canal as a permanently neutral international waterway, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday ...
Panama President Refutes Trump’s Claim of Chinese Meddling in Canal
1 day ago · Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said China has no stake in the Panama Canal and US warships pay the same toll rates as other nations, pushing back against Donald Trump’s threats over the key ...
Panama president: Trump's claims of Chinese soldiers in canal
1 day ago · Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday vehemently denied President-elect Trump's claims of Chinese interference in the Panama Canal.. Why it matters: Trump has accused Panamanian authorities of charging "exorbitant" shipping rates and cited the increasing dominance of China's government in trade throughout the Americas as a reason to take control of the Panama Canal, one of the ...
Panama President Dismisses Donald Trump Threat: 'Nonsense'
22 hours ago · China, now the second-largest user of the canal after the U.S., has made significant investments in Panama. Additionally, CK Hutchison Holdings, a Hong Kong-based company, manages two ports at the ...
‘Nonsense’: Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims China …
12 hours ago · A Hong Kong-based firm manages two ports at the Panama Canal’s entrances, but Panama owns and operates the entire canal. “Look, there are no Chinese on the canal. As simple as that.
China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal as Questions Grow …
4 days ago · China has voiced its support for Panama to retain control of the Panama Canal, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to bring the vital trade route back under U.S. control.
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
4 days ago · The Panama Canal is a man-made water passage built on the Panama Isthmus, linking the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Up to 14,000 ships traverse the canal annually.
Chinese Investment Near Panama Canal, Strait of Magellan ... - USNI News
Mar 24, 2022 · Restrictions to the passage of traffic through the Panama Canal and the Strait of Magellan as China moves aggressively to expand its footprint across Central and South America are the top concerns of the current U.S. Southern Command head told a Senate panel.
Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims of China influence …
13 hours ago · Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed various assertions made by President-elect Donald Trump about the Panama Canal, including the accusation that China is exerting influence over its ...