The new administration sees Chinese-owned infrastructure as leverage over the waterway. Panama and some former U.S. military officials say concerns are overblown.

In nomination hearing, Rubio also slams Beijing’s ‘violation’ of Hong Kong’s autonomy and asserts ‘national defence’ ...

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian ...

The U.S. government has long pressed China to abandon military threats and exercise restraint in its efforts to assert ...

Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.

Some say Trump's break with the norms of American diplomacy could create an opening for China. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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"For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership ...

Panama has rejected president-elect's threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake ...

CK Hutchison Holdings, a company started by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, plays a big role in the Panama Canal.

President-elect Trump’s answer to an ‘I gotcha’ question is capturing all of the headlines – his refusal to rule out military force in the Panama Canal – but many in the media are missing ...