China Hits Back at Trump on Panama 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.
Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump Suggests?
Trump has criticized Panama over increasing fees, warning that if it doesn't change, he will demand the canal's return to the U.S.
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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 consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over Canal, says FM in response to Trump's claim
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, in response to a question about US president-elect Donald Trump's claim that there are Chinese soldiers stationed at the Panama Canal.
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.
Trump’s Panama Canal threats designed to scuttle China influence
The president-elect intends to push back on Beijing’s “growth and strategic footprint” in the Western Hemisphere, said Trump’s pick for Latin America special envoy.
Trump’s Panama Canal comments impact US ‘credibility’: Ben Cardin
Trump’s demands to have the Panama Canal returned to the U.S. were made due to Panama charging “exorbitant” passage fees on the U.S.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino slams Donald Trump’s claims of Chinese control over Panama Canal
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino denied Donald Trump’s claims of Chinese interference in the Panama Canal, stating there was ‘absolutely no Chinese involvement’. Trump had alleged that China was illegally controlling the canal,
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If Trump wants Panama back, he's got the wrong plan — and ambassador
COMMENTARY If President-elect Trump wants to thwart China's canal influence in Panama, he needs to offer the isthmus ...
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 ...
Panama Canal is not for sale, Panama's president says. What to know about the canal's history and status
The U.S. acquired the rights to build and operate the canal in the early 20th century, but at the time, Panama was in the ...
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Trump's canal ultimatum sparks outrage in Panama ahead of handover anniversary
The anniversary comes two days after the death of former US president Jimmy Carter, at age 100, who signed the canal treaties ...
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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, ...
Trump team says Canada, Greenland, Panama comments are part of a broader plan
But not everyone is sure that President-elect Donald Trump’s talk of annexing Canada and Greenland and reclaiming the Panama ...
U.S. ‘undeniably in a competition with China, Russia’, but can’t enter second Cold War: Rep. Smith
China potentially unveiled the first of what may be their sixth generation fighter jets. Also, President-elect Trump is receiving backlash from world leaders for his comments on Greenland, Panama, and ...