Trump’s Panama Canal canard obscures hard China truths
- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has criticized China's influence on the Panama Canal, falsely claiming Chinese soldiers operate it, and has threatened to reclaim it if his demands are not met.
- Trump has suggested using military force to acquire the canal, while the Chinese Foreign Ministry disputed his claims, emphasizing the canal's neutrality.
- The Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison Ports, manages key ports at the canal, renewing their lease until 2047.
- Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino stated there is no Chinese control over the canal, despite concerns from U.S. Officials about Chinese investments in Panama.
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