Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal
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Marco Rubio issues Panama ultimatum over 'Chinese influence' on canal

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded Panama immediately reduce “unacceptable” Chinese “influence and control” over the Panama Canal. On his first official trip as America’s top diplomat, Rubio said in Panama that the U.S. would act “to protect its rights” under a longstanding mutual treaty as scores of people in the Central American nation marched in protest against his visit. He held talks with President Jose Raul Mulino, who said Panama’s sovereignty over the canal was not up for debate but suggested he would review agreements involving Chinese businesses. Trump claimed over the weekend Panama had violated the 1977 deal and reiterated that the U.S. would take back the canal, but said he did not think military action would be necessary.

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Donald Trump says ‘reclaiming’ Panama Canal after US firm BlackRock buys port stakes, Panama says ‘lying again’
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump says ‘reclaiming’ Panama Canal after US firm BlackRock buys port stakes, Panama says ‘lying again’

Live Mint  

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino has slammed American President Donald Trump for his “reclaiming” Panama Canal remark after Hong Kong firm Hutchison agreed to sell its lucrative Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium. Reacting to Donald Trump's “reclaiming” claims, the Panama president accused the US President of “lying once again”. The Panama Canal is not in the process of …

Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Panama president calls Trump’s talk of ‘reclaiming’ the Panama Canal a lie

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino on Wednesday accused U.S. President Donald Trump of lying when he said in his address to Congress that his administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Panama maintains that it has full control over the canal and that the …

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal
1 month ago

Panama exasperated over persistence of US allegations of Chinese control of canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama’s president said Thursday that he had instructed the country’s foreign minister to not discuss the U.S. government’s allegations of Chinese interference in the operations of the Panama Canal with the visiting head of U.S. Southern Command. The comments followed a dustup the day before when the U.S. embassy in Panama said one of the agenda items …

Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Panama’s president denies making a deal that US warships can transit the canal for free

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Thursday denied the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free. Panama’s President Jose Mulino, center, and Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha, let, meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the presidential palace in Panama City, Sunday, …

US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US government vessels to sail free through Panama Canal: State Dept

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States said Wednesday that its government vessels would be allowed to sail for free through the Panama Canal, following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump. "US government vessels can now transit the Panama Canal without charge fees, saving the US government millions of dollars a year," the State Department said in a post on social media platform X.It …

Panama weighs conceding ‘major gift’ to defuse Trump threat: report
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Panama weighs conceding ‘major gift’ to defuse Trump threat: report

Raw Story  

Officials in Panama are examining the possibility of canceling a deal with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports along the Panama Canal as a way to ease the ongoing threats from President Donald Trump to seize the critical waterway, according to a new report in Bloomberg. While no official decision has been reached, the publication reported that President Jose …

Rubio says Panama addressing US concerns on canal after Trump threats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio says Panama addressing US concerns on canal after Trump threats

Deccan Chronicle  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced optimism that Panama would address concerns over Chinese influence in the Panama Canal, bringing down the temperature after President Donald Trump's threats to seize the vital waterway.A day after he demanded through a statement that Panama take immediate steps, Rubio took a more diplomatic approach Monday, acknowledging the issue was "delicate" …

Rubio says Panama addressing US concerns on canal after Trump threats
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio says Panama addressing US concerns on canal after Trump threats

Raw Story  

by Shaun TANDON US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday voiced optimism that Panama would address concerns over Chinese influence in the Panama Canal, bringing down the temperature after President Donald Trump's threats to seize the vital waterway. Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said that Panama had "agreed to certain things" and that the two countries …

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath

Firstpost  

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road initiative after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave an ultimatum to the nation to distance itself from Beijing. Mulino said that the decision is being taken to ensure that Panama maintains its sovereignty over the Panama …

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Panama vows to end key canal deal with China after Rubio lays down the Goliath

Firstpost  

Panama President José Raúl Mulino said that the country would not renew its 2017 MoU with China to join its Belt and Road initiative after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave an ultimatum to the nation to distance itself from Beijing. Mulino said that the decision is being taken to ensure that Panama maintains its sovereignty over the Panama …

Marco Rubio: Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible U.S. action
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marco Rubio: Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible U.S. action

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday : Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States. Mr. Rubio, traveling to the Central American country and touring the Panama Canal on his first foreign trip as …

Rubio warns Panama of consequences over canal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio warns Panama of consequences over canal

Raw Story  

by Shaun Tandon and Maria Isabel Sanchez US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday threatened action against Panama without immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal, but the country's leader insisted he was not afraid of a US invasion and offered talks. Meeting President Jose Raul Mulino, Rubio "made clear that this status quo is unacceptable and …

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable

Firstpost  

Trump has refused to back down on threats to seize the vital waterway and it remains unclear what Rubio can achieve diplomatically that would please him, with Panama firmly rejecting any claims against its sovereignty. In a stern warning to Panama, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will take “measures” unless there are “immediate changes” …

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio warns Panama of US 'measures', says Chinese influence around Canal is 'unacceptable

Firstpost  

Trump has refused to back down on threats to seize the vital waterway and it remains unclear what Rubio can achieve diplomatically that would please him, with Panama firmly rejecting any claims against its sovereignty. File Image/ AFP In a stern warning to Panama, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will take “measures” unless there …

Rubio is holding talks in Panama as Trump demands canal control and pressures U.S. neighbors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio is holding talks in Panama as Trump demands canal control and pressures U.S. neighbors

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Panama’s President on Sunday on the opening stop of his first foreign trip as America's top diplomat as President Donald Trump increases the pressure on Washington's neighbours and allies, including a demand for the Panama Canal to be returned to the United States. After talks with President José Raúl Mulino, Mr. Rubio …

Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face possible US action

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday: Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential retaliation from the United States. Mulino told reporters after the meeting that Rubio made “no real threat of retaking the canal or …

US Secretary of State Rubio to visit Panama amid canal dispute
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Rubio to visit Panama amid canal dispute

Firstpost  

Rubio’s mission came as Trump imposed steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – another step showing a far more aggressive US foreign policy US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. File Image/ AFP Marco Rubio headed to Panama Saturday on his debut trip abroad as US secretary of state, as he looks for how to follow up on President Donald …

Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump reiterates threat to retake Panama Canal ‘or something very powerful’ will happen

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump reiterated his vow to “take back” the Panama Canal on Sunday, warning of “powerful” US action in an escalating diplomatic dispute with the Central American country over China’s presence around the vital waterway. Though Mulino told Rubio that Panama’s sovereignty over the canal was not up for debate, he also said he had addressed Washington’s …

Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio lands in Panama as Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal

Al Jazeera  

The US secretary of state follows up on President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has kicked off his first official foreign trip with a stop in Panama, a longtime US ally shaken by President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. “They’ve already offered to do many …

Marco Rubio's first foreign trip: Focus on Panama Canal control, immigration, and drug trafficking
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marco Rubio's first foreign trip: Focus on Panama Canal control, immigration, and drug trafficking

India Today  

WASHINGTON : Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks this weekend on his first foreign trip in office, heading to Central America to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing illegal immigration — and bring the message that the U.S. wants to reclaim control over the Panama Canal despite intense resistance from regional leaders. Limiting immigration and fighting narcotics smuggling …

Rubio to make debut in Panama as Trump threatens to take canal
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rubio to make debut in Panama as Trump threatens to take canal

Raw Story  

Marco Rubio heads Saturday to Panama on his debut trip abroad as US secretary of state as he looks for how to follow up on President Donald Trump's extraordinary threat to seize the Panama Canal. "They've already offered to do many things," Trump said of Panama, "but we think it's appropriate that we take it back." He acknowledged that Panama's …

Marco Rubio Is Off To Central America With Panama Canal, Immigration Top Of Mind
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marco Rubio Is Off To Central America With Panama Canal, Immigration Top Of Mind

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks this weekend on his first foreign trip in office, heading to Central America to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing illegal immigration — and bring the message that the U.S. wants to reclaim control over the Panama Canal despite intense resistance from regional leaders. Limiting immigration and …

Amid Trump's threats to acquire canal, Marco Rubio to visit Panama in first foreign tour
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amid Trump's threats to acquire canal, Marco Rubio to visit Panama in first foreign tour

Firstpost  

Marco Rubio is set to visit Panama on Saturday for his debut foreign trip as the US Secretary of State, amidst ongoing tensions with the Latin American nation over the Panama Canal. Reuters File Marco Rubio will visit Panama on Saturday for his first overseas trip since assuming office as the US Secretary of State. The trip comes amid US …

Rubio visiting Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration top of mind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio visiting Central America with the Panama Canal and immigration top of mind

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his first foreign trip in office, arriving in Central America on Saturday to press President Donald Trump’s top priority — curbing illegal immigration — and to bring the message that the U.S. wants to reclaim control over the Panama Canal despite intense resistance from regional leaders. Limiting immigration and fighting …

Panama police clash with protesters ahead of Trump envoy visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama police clash with protesters ahead of Trump envoy visit

Raw Story  

Panamanian police on Friday fired tear gas and clashed with protesters angered by Donald Trump's threat to take control of the Panama Canal, ahead of a visit this weekend by the US president's top diplomat. The protesters "categorically reject the United States' attempts to turn Panama into a protectorate and a colony again," said teachers' union leader Diogenes Sanchez. Trump, …

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit

Firstpost  

Rubio departs on Saturday on his first foreign trip, and will visit the canal and meet Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, the first talks between the countries since President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the canal. Ahead of Rubio’s visit to the country, US Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone said on Friday that China’s presence around …

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China’s presence around Canal a security concern, says US envoy ahead of Rubio's Panama visit

Firstpost  

Rubio departs on Saturday on his first foreign trip, and will visit the canal and meet Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino, the first talks between the countries since President Donald Trump’s threat to take control of the canal. File Image- AFP Ahead of Rubio’s visit to the country, US Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone said on Friday that …

‘21-st century history will be about US-China relations’: US state secretary Marco Rubio
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘21-st century history will be about US-China relations’: US state secretary Marco Rubio

Hindustan Times  

US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Thursday claimed that the history of the 21st century would revolve around relations between US and China, and also described the country as grave threat to America's national security. Marco Rubio said that US China relations would define the 21st century In his first interview as secretary of state under Donald Trump's administration, …

Rubio carries anti-immigration message to Latin America in first trip overseas as Trump’s top diplomat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio carries anti-immigration message to Latin America in first trip overseas as Trump’s top diplomat

LA Times  

President Trump’s top diplomat makes his first trip overseas this weekend, heading to Central America to drive home the message that the U.S. expects cooperation in its mass deportation of immigrants. “The canal is Panama’s.” Mulino refused to contemplate any “process of negotiation” on the canal, which the U.S. ceded to Panama in 1999, ending a long-standing sore spot of …

Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know

CNN  

Havana CNN — Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama could prove to be the most contentious on the itinerary following President Donald Trump’s repeated demands for control of the Panama Canal. He and Republican allies are increasingly painting a dark scenario where the Panama Canal …

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity and influence in the Arctic and in Latin America. “They’re all over Panama,” Rubio said of Chinese companies that many experts believe are beholden …

Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama’s president says there will be no negotiation about ownership of canal

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — Panama President José Raúl Mulino said Thursday there will be no negotiation with the United States over ownership of the Panama Canal, and he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit will allow them to focus on shared interests including migration and combating drug trafficking. Being the destination for the first overseas visit by the …

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘That is sealed’: Panama president says no discussions over canal with US

Al Jazeera  

Panama will not negotiate control of the strategic Panama Canal during Marco Rubio’s upcoming visit, Jose Raul Mulino says. Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino has ruled out discussing control of the Panama Canal with top United States diplomat Marco Rubio, who is set to visit the Central American country. Trump has made acquiring the canal a top foreign policy priority, …

After Rubio warns China over Taiwan coercion, Beijing hits back with 'behave' message
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Rubio warns China over Taiwan coercion, Beijing hits back with 'behave' message

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had his first phone call with Chinese counterpart Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who said a phrase that translates to “behave yourself.” Rubio also raised concerns with his Chinese counterpart about Beijing’s actions towards Taiwan and the South China Sea. Newly sworn-in US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a tense phone conversation with Chinese …

China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning

The Hindu  

China's veteran foreign minister has issued a veiled warning to America's new secretary of state: Behave yourself. Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message in a phone call on Friday, their first conversation since Marco Rubio's confirmation as President Donald Trump's top diplomat four days earlier. It can be translated in various ways — in the past, the Foreign Ministry …

Behave yourself: Chinese Foreign Minister warns US Secretary of State Rubio in first conversation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Behave yourself: Chinese Foreign Minister warns US Secretary of State Rubio in first conversation

India TV News  

The first conversation between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi does not seem to have gone as planned, as China's veteran foreign minister ended up issuing a veiled warning to Rubio, asking him to 'behave.' Rubio remains a vocal critic of China The short phrase used by Wang Yi appears to have been aimed …

Rubio chooses Central America for first trip amid Panama Canal pressure
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio chooses Central America for first trip amid Panama Canal pressure

The Hindu  

Marco Rubio will pay his first trip as U.S. secretary of state to Central American nations including Panama, where President Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Mr. Rubio, who is the first Hispanic and first fluent Spanish speaker to serve as the top U.S. diplomat, has vowed to put a top priority on …

Rubio will visit Central America, including Panama, on first trip abroad as secretary of state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio will visit Central America, including Panama, on first trip abroad as secretary of state

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first official trip abroad next week to Central America, including a stop in Panama, which President Donald Trump has riled with talk of trying to reclaim the Panama Canal. Rubio, a former Florida senator who is the son of Cuban immigrants, will also visit El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica and …

Is US Secretary of State headed to Panama to give Donald Trump’s Canal threat a shape? New reports suggests...
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is US Secretary of State headed to Panama to give Donald Trump’s Canal threat a shape? New reports suggests...

Live Mint  

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to visit Panama late January. The visit is expected after US President Donald Trump said he would take back the Panama Canal. This comes as Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the US may use military force to take back the Panama Canal. In his inauguration speech on Monday, January 26, US President …

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit

Raw Story  

Panama has complained to the United Nations over U.S. President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the …

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canal
2 months ago

Panama, familiar with US intervention, bristles at Trump's comments on canal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump’s insistence Monday …

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit
2 months ago

Panama complains to UN over Trump canal threat, starts audit

Raw Story  

Panama has complained to the United Nations over US President Donald Trump's "worrying" threat to seize the Panama Canal, even as it launched an audit of the Hong Kong-linked operator of two ports on the interoceanic waterway. Trump, in his inaugural address Monday, repeated his complaint that China was effectively "operating" the Panama Canal through its growing presence around the …

Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats
2 months ago

Panama and China push back against Trump’s canal threats

Al Jazeera  

Panama’s president insists canal ‘was not a gift’ from the US; China declares it does not interfere. Panama and China have pushed back against United States President Donald Trump’s controversial claims regarding the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal “was not a gift” from the US, Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino said on Wednesday in response to Trump’s threat to seize …

Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat
2 months ago

Rubio wins unanimous nod to be top US diplomat

Raw Story  

by Shaun TANDON The US Senate unanimously approved Marco Rubio as secretary of state on Monday, putting the fellow senator on the front line of President Donald Trump's often confrontational diplomacy. In his confirmation hearing last week, Rubio accused China of cheating its way to superpower status and called the Asian giant "the most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary this …

‘We’re taking it back.’ Trump’s comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama
2 months ago

‘We’re taking it back.’ Trump’s comments on the Panama Canal spur pushback from Panama

LA Times  

President Trump said Monday that the United States would reassert control over the Panama Canal, the strategic, U.S.-built waterway that Washington handed over to the Panamanian government more than a quarter-century ago. In reaction to Trump, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected the idea of his country giving up control of the canal, which is among the globe’s iconic ocean …

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion
2 months ago

Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion

Firstpost  

Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan. AFP Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to …

On this path, China will control how Americans live in a decade: Marco Rubio
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2 months ago

On this path, China will control how Americans live in a decade: Marco Rubio

Hindustan Times  

Washington: Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick to be the US Secretary of State, has said that if current trends continued, China would control the health, security, prosperity and lives of Americans in a decade. US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Sen. Marco Rubio testifies during his Senate Foreign Relations confirmation hearing at Dirksen Senate Office Building in …

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling
2 months, 1 week ago

Panama Canal administrator pushes back against Trump’s assertions of Chinese meddling

The Hindu  

The administrator of the Panama Canal said Friday that the vital waterway will remain in Panamanian hands and open to commerce from all countries, rejecting claims by President-elect Donald Trump that the United States should take it over. In an interview with The Associated Press, Ricaurte Vásquez denied Mr. Trump’s claims that China was controlling the canal’s operations, and said …

Panamanian president privately mulling taking Trump’s territorial threats to UN: report
2 months, 1 week ago

Panamanian president privately mulling taking Trump’s territorial threats to UN: report

Raw Story  

The president of Panama is reportedly taking into consideration asking the United Nations Security Council to step in if Donald Trump continues his repeated demand that the United States regain control of the Panama Canal. Trump has still not yet reached Inauguration Day, but his territorial ambitions have already sparked Panamanian President José Mulino to issue his own threat at …

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