Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says? - BBC
Jan 22, 2025 · China is the second-biggest user of the Panama Canal by metrics of cargo volumes During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump doubled down on his …
The US is right to be concerned about China’s influence over the Panama …
Jan 9, 2025 · The Panama Canal’s origins and US intervention are inextricably intertwined. After failed negotiations with Colombia, the United States pivoted to support Panamanian …
US-China on very real collision course over the Panama Canal
3 days ago · After Trump said in his January 20 inauguration speech that it is time for the US to retake control of the Panama Canal, US Senator Eric Schmitt on January 23 introduced a …
Panama Canal: What's at stake for China amid US threats?
2 days ago · The waterway is managed by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), a branch of the Panamanian government. Panamanian authorities have repeatedly stated that there is no …
Fact Check: Does China Control the Panama Canal, as Trump …
Dec 26, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting the United States should reclaim control of the Panama Canal, citing overcharges for its use and alleged …
Panama Canal: Who owns it, who runs it, and why Trump wants it
Jan 21, 2025 · China does not control the Panama Canal itself. But before the handover, a Hong Kong shipping company, Hutchison Ports PPC, won an international bid in 1997 to allow …
Trump says China controls the Panama Canal - NBC News
Jan 23, 2025 · The neutrality of the nearly 50-mile canal, through which nearly 15,000 ships transit each year, is enshrined in Panama’s Constitution and is enforced by the autonomous …
Why Trump Sees a Chinese Threat at the Panama Canal, and …
Jan 20, 2025 · The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.
China Saw Opportunity in the Panama Canal as US Interest …
Jan 15, 2025 · The transfer of the Canal to Panama paralleled the integration of China into the world’s economy. Since the official handover in 1999, China’s rise as a global power made the …
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports …
Jan 2, 2025 · On Dec. 25, President-elect Donald J. Trump went on his social media platform, Truth Social, to wish a “Merry Christmas to all, including to the wonderful soldiers of China, …