China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty
- On Wednesday, the United States State Department accused China of violating Panama's sovereignty over a port dispute, prompting Beijing to label the Trump administration hypocritical.
- Tensions flared after Panama seized two critical ports from a Hong Kong-based company earlier this year, and Secretary Marco Rubio accused China of "bullying" Panama-flagged ships.
- On Tuesday, the State Department and regional allies—Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago—released a joint statement calling Chinese actions a "blatant attempt to politicize maritime trade."
- Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino responded by writing he appreciated the "solidarity of friendly countries," while appearing to diffuse mounting tensions by emphasizing respectful relations.
- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian rejected the sovereignty claims on Wednesday as unfounded, adding, "The one who has politicized and securitized the issue of ports is the United States.
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Panama president says port caught in US-China dispute
PANAMA CITY, April 30 - Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said his country maintains a positive relationship with China despite being caught up in a dispute between the Asian superpower and the U.S., and defended Panama's takeover of port contracts held by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty
The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical.
China calls U.S. hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty
PANAMA CITY — The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called America hypocritical.
US squares up to China over Panama Canal
RT | April 29, 2026 The US has announced a six-nation coalition aimed at pressuring China to relinquish its interests in two ports in the Panama Canal, accusing Beijing of infringing on Panama’s sovereignty and politicizing global trade. China has called the claims “baseless.” The development is part of a pattern of US efforts to push China out of Latin America. The US National Security Strategy calls for non-Western “competitors” to be prevente…
US squares up to China over Panama Canal - The Press United
Beijing has accused Washington of leading a smear campaign over its ownership of two ports The US has announced a six-nation coalition aimed at pressuring China to relinquish its interests in two ports in the Panama Canal, accusing Beijing of infringing on Panama’s sovereignty and politicizing global trade. China has called the claims “baseless.” The […] The post US squares up to China over Panama Canal appeared first on The Press United | Inter…
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