China Saw Opportunity in Panama Canal

Panama Canal Fixation Isn’t New, and It’s Not Just Trump’s
His fascination is nothing new.“The Panama Canal is doing quite well,” Donald Trump beamed in June 2017 during one of his earliest meetings with another world leader. “I think we did a good job building it.
Trump, China, and the Panama Canal: America's Fight for Control
The Panama Canal, often heralded as one of the wonders of the modern world, is far more than a feat of engineering -- it is a cornerstone of U.S. national security and economic prosperity. This vital maritime shortcut has connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for over a century,
China Saw Opportunity in the Panama Canal as US Interest Dwindled
Over decades, a shift in US military strategy, larger carriers and the growth of commerce on the West Coast deemphasized US involvement.
There’s More to Trump’s Bluster Over the Panama Canal Than You Think
As was the case then, most Americans today really don’t care. A recent YouGov poll found that 36 percent of voters support Trump’s territorial and expansionist aspirations; 36 percent oppose them; and 29 percent don’t have a point of view either way.
Marco Rubio, US secretary of state nominee, echoes Trump’s Panama Canal China concern
In nomination hearing, Rubio also slams Beijing’s ‘violation’ of Hong Kong’s autonomy and asserts ‘national defence’ component of Taiwan Relations Act
Trump's Rhetoric On The Panama Canal Could Advance U.S. Interests, But It Could Also Backfire
Analysts believe takeover comments could be aimed at getting lower fees, but they could also push Panama to embrace China
Shale, China and Trump: What's Next for the Panama Canal?
The US is the biggest user of the Canal, but influence on its operations is dispersed among contracts with bidders internationally.
Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers
The new Panamanian ambassador was given strict instructions as he prepared to meet then-President Donald Trump one day in ...
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From Greenland to Panama and Mexico, leaders are in shock
Panama is part of a bigger piece of real estate that Mr Trump has his eye on. He wants to influence territory and ...
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Steel in the Spotlight, China's Path to the Panama Canal: IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads
China Saw Opportunity in the Panama Canal as US Interest Dwindled: Over decades, a shift in US military strategy, larger ...
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How the Panama Canal Became Trump’s New Focus While Doesn’t Rule Out Use of the Military
Discover how the Panama Canal, a historical engineering feat, captures Donald Trump's interest amid discussions on ...
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Panama’s sovereignty
FEW infrastructures embody the intersection of geopolitics, engineering, and human cost quite like the Panama Canal. Forged ...
Misconceptions About The Panama Canal Are Being Clarified Daily
The story of the Panama Canal is not only one of significant financial investment and engineering skill by the U.S.; it is ...