China Hits Back at Trump on 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?
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.
Opinion
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.
Trump's tough talk on Panama Canal could push allies to China, Russia: Sen. Cardin
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.
Opinion
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.
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.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Panama President Refutes Trump’s Claim of Chinese Meddling in Canal
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said China has no stake in the Panama Canal and US warships pay the same toll rates as ...
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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 ...