China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal

Trump’s Panama Canal Demands Strengthening Panama-China Relationship: Gordon Chang
Gordon Chang, expert on U.S.-China relations, joined “Forbes Newsroom” to talk about Trump’s recent comments calling on the U.S. to reclaim control of the Panama Canal.
VOA Mandarin: What threats could China pose to US by controlling Panama Canal?
President-elect Donald Trump threatened recently to retake the Panama Canal because of what he called "exorbitant" rates and China's influence. What threats could China pose to the U.S. if it were able to exert strategic control over the canal?
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The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump
Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making the Panama Canal harder to operate and more expensive to pass through.
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Trump risks pushing Panama toward China with his threat to retake the Canal | Opinion
In an interview, Panama’s president said Trump’s threat won’t push him into the arms of China, Venezuela. Is it true?
China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal as Questions Grow Over Influence
China has voiced its support for Panama to retain control of the Panama Canal after Trump floated the idea of taking back control of the trade route.
Sen. Cardin says Trump's tough talk on Panama Canal could push allies to China, Russia
Sen. Ben Cardin said on ABC's "This Week" that President-elect Donald Trump's threats to seize the Panama Canal could drive U.S. allies toward to Russia and China.
Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal handover as Trump wants to take it back
Panama is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the Panama Canal, which President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back
Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat
Panama on Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the United States' handover of its interoceanic canal, a milestone overshadowed by President-elect Donald Trump's threat to demand control be returned to Washington.
Jimmy Carter signed away the Panama Canal. Could Trump take it back?
Former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy was marked by influential acts of foreign diplomacy. One such act — the handing over of the Panama Canal as a part of treaties signed nearly four decades ago — was perceived as more controversial.
Video: Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control
Panama commemorates canal handover despite Trump’s call for US control Panama's government has held a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of gaining control of one of the world's most important waterways.
Trump's canal ultimatum sparks outrage in Panama ahead of handover anniversary
Panama on Tuesday will mark the 25th anniversary of the United States' handover of its interoceanic canal, a milestone overshadowed by Donald Trump's threat to demand control be returned to Washington.
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in ...
If Trump wants Panama back, he’s got the wrong plan | Opinion
Trump, who becomes president again on Jan. 20, is wrong about the 1977 treaty the late President Jimmy Carter signed that ...
Opinion - Panama Canal controversy may deepen strain in US-China relations
President-elect Donald Trump's provocative remarks about purchasing Greenland, reclaiming the Panama Canal and annexing ...
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Panama is violating its Canal Treaty by cozying up to China — risking US safety
AFP via Getty Images Yet despite the assurances in these agreements, the sad truth is the Panama Canal is already in the “wrong hands”: China’s. In 1996, Panama made a 25-year agreement to ...
Trump picks ambassador to Panama, knocks Central American country and China in Christmas messages
Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has said China had no influence on the canal's administration. China does not control or administer the canal, but a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK ...
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Panama rejects talks with Trump over canal threat, says ‘no’ Chinese soldiers in waterway
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday ruled out negotiations with US president-elect Donald Trump over control of the Panama Canal, denying that China was interfering in its operation.
Fake quote from Panama's president on canal row circulates online
US President-elect Donald Trump warned he might seek control of the Panama Canal unless the Central American nation lowered transit fees for American ships moving through the waterway. Panam a's ...
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PowerChina to build 530 MW of solar in Panama
China Power Construction Corp. (PowerChina) is set to develop 530 MW of solar in Panama after securing an engineering, ...