China Belt And Road Project

Who Operates Panama Canal? Amid Trump’s Threats, A Look At China’s Ties To Key Waterway

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Washington DC: China has slammed the United States for  “smearing and sabotaging” its Belt and Road Initiative in Panama through “pressure and coercion” after the Latin American country pulled out of the Chinese infrastructure program, following pressure from US President Donald Trump to reduce Beijing’s influence in the Panama Canal.  Beijing also condemned a “Cold … Read more

China “Regrets” Panama’s Withdrawal From Belt And Road Project

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China on Friday said it “regrets” Panama’s decision to withdraw from Beijing’s Belt and Road infrastructure programme after the Latin American nation ended its participation in the project in a concession to Washington. “Beijing regrets Panama’s decision,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, urging Panama to “consider the broader bilateral relationship and the long-term interests … Read more