Panama's president calls Trump's Chinese canal claim 'nonsense'
After breaking ties with Taiwan, Panama established diplomatic ties with China in 2017, and Mulino said relations between the two countries were "respectful, well-managed … in terms of what is ...
Panama's president calls Trump's Chinese canal claim 'nonsense' - BBC News
2 days ago · After a period of joint control, Panama took sole control in 1999. Canal transit costs have increased over the past year due to a historic drought, according to shipping industry website Lloyd's List.
China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal as Questions Grow …
China controls two of Panama's five principal zone ports, and is responsible for large parts of the canal's infrastructure, with Chinese firms funding the construction of a new bridge over the ...
Panama President Dismisses Donald Trump Threat: 'Nonsense'
1 day ago · Panama established diplomatic ties with China in 2017 after breaking relations with Taiwan. China, now the second-largest user of the canal after the U.S., has made significant investments in Panama.
Panama President Refutes Trump’s Claim of Chinese Meddling in …
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 ...
Trump Wants U.S. Control of the Panama Canal. Here Are 3 …
1 day ago · Mr. Trump has claimed Panama charges U.S. vessels “exorbitant prices” and warned that ... Mr. Trump wished a merry Christmas to “the wonderful soldiers of China” who he inaccurately said ...
‘Frustrated and powerless’: In fight with China for global influence ...
Oct 23, 2022 · In Panama, a bridge to connect the country highlights China’s growing diplomatic presence and sway, while the U.S. goes four-and-a-half years without an ambassador.
With New Ambassador, a New Stage in Panama-China Diplomatic …
Apr 4, 2024 · On the night of March 11, 2024, the new ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Panama, Xu Xueyuan, arrived at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. Ambassador Xu is a career...
China’s Uneven Military, Political, and Commercial Advance in Panama
Mar 25, 2023 · Since establishing ties in 2017, China has invested significant effort in Panama and made important, if uneven, progress in building influence. From March 12-18, I traveled to Panama to...