China Hits Back at Trump on Panama Canal

Trump's tough talk on Panama Canal could push allies to China, Russia: Sen. Cardin
The outgoing chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on ABC's "This Week" that President-elect Donald Trump's threats to seize the Panama Canal could drive allies of the United States toward Russia and China.
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.
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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.
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.
‘Nonsense’: Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims China controls Panama Canal
As for the Panama Canal, Mulino denied U.S. vessels are being overcharged to use the waterway and emphasized that China plays no role in the canal. A Hong Kong-based firm manages two ports at the Panama Canal’s entrances, but Panama owns and operates the entire canal.
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,
Panamanian President gives major reality check to Trump over China operates Panama Canal claim: ‘Whole world is free…'
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino dismissed US President-elect Donald Trump's unfounded allegation that Chinese troops are “operating the Panama Canal”.
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China recognizes Panama Canal as permanently neutral international passageway: FM responding to Trump's allegations
China consistently respects Panama's sovereignty over the Panama Canal while acknowledging its role as a permanently neutral ...
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U.S. ‘undeniably in a competition with China, Russia’, but can’t enter second Cold War: Rep. Smith
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