Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's …
14 hours ago · The administrator of the Panama Canal has responded to criticisms from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, denying that there is any interference from China in the canal’s operations and saying giving special privileges to any nation would only cause problems.
Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump's …
14 hours ago · FILE - President Jimmy Carter applauds and General Omar Torrijos waves after the signing and exchange of treaties in Panama City on June 16, 1978, giving control of the Panama Canal to Panama in 2000.
The US is right to be concerned about China’s influence over the Panama …
1 day ago · The Panama Canal’s origins and US intervention are inextricably intertwined. After failed negotiations with Colombia, the United States pivoted to support Panamanian independence in 1903, with President Theodore Roosevelt employing “gun boat diplomacy” to deter Colombian resistance to the movement. The reward for military support and US recognition of the Republic of Panama was the Hay ...
Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know.
3 days ago · China is the second-largest user of the Panama Canal after the United States. In 2017, Panama cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognized the island as part of China, a major win for Beijing ...
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports …
In 2017, Panama cut its diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognized Beijing as the government of China. The next year, Panama became the first Latin American country to sign on to China’s global ...
Panama Canal chief dismisses Trump’s claims on China, fees
2 days ago · The Panama Canal has been under Panamanian control for nearly 25 years under a deal pushed by late President Carter in 1977. In the press conference, Trump argued China is in charge of the canal.
China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal as Questions Grow …
Dec 23, 2024 · 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?
Dec 23, 2024 · On Saturday in a Truth Social post, Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence over the Panama Canal. “It was solely for Panama to manage, not China, or anyone else,” he wrote. “We...
Panama's president calls Trump's Chinese canal claim 'nonsense'
Dec 26, 2024 · Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has denied claims by US president-elect Donald Trump that there are Chinese soldiers stationed at the Panama Canal. In recent days Trump has threatened to...
China consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over Canal, …
Dec 27, 2024 · 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...
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