US has options to address Chinese influence in Panama, US official says
This article is a summary of reporting by Reuters. Originally published January 27, 2025.
Speaking on regional security and trade corridors, a senior U.S. official noted that Chinese enterprises have acquired billions of dollars in development contracts across Panama. Washington expressed ongoing concern over foreign state-linked control adjacent to the Panama Canal and indicated readiness to deploy policy options. The remarks reflect sharpening strategic competition over logistics networks and hemispheric security.
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A senior U.S. official signaled that Washington is weighing measures to counter Chinese corporate presence across Panamanian infrastructure.
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