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US-China rivalry over Panama Canal sparks tensions, leaving Panama caught in war of words
Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and ...
Pete Hegseth vows to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from ‘China’s influence’
China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon ...
Panama and US lock in new security pact for Canal as China tensions simmer
Panama and the U.S. signed a new security pact on the canal, boosting defense ties as tensions with China over Latin American ...
Hegseth on countering China: ‘We’ve been sort of asleep at the wheel’
Hegseth’s tune on Panama is decidedly different from the rhetoric employed by Trump following his November election victory.
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US defense secretary says China is a threat to Panama Canal, spurring a fiery response from Beijing
PANAMA CITY (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but ...
US, Panama ‘taking back’ canal from ‘China's influence,’ says Hegseth
Defense Secretary Hegseth said the U.S. and Panama are strengthening security ties and "together" will "take back" the canal ...
US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says
The United States will "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on ...
US Defense Secretary Hegseth visits Panama to denounce China’s ‘threat’ to Panama Canal
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United ...
Hegseth rebuffs China’s influence at Panama Canal
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US will not allow China to threaten Panama Canal: Pete Hegseth
During a visit to Panama, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned against Chinese influence over the Panama Canal, vowing to ...
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Panama Raises Pressure on CK Hutchison With Port Accusations
Panama’s top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. of wrongdoing, providing a potential pathway for the ...
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US defense secretary says China is a threat to Panama Canal, spurring a fiery response from Beijing
PANAMA CITY — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United States and Panama will keep it secure. Hegseth's ...