Panama, China

China’s influence on Panama Canal poses ‘acute risks to US national security,’ Sen. Cruz warns
China's influence on the Panama Canal is a major risk to U.S. national security, Sen. Ted Cruz told lawmakers during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.
Senate Panama Canal Hearing Probes China’s Growing Influence
The Tuesday hearing delved into security issues and foreign influence on the foremost maritime channel connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Senators raise concern about Chinese influence on Panama Canal operations
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Tuesday expressed alarm at China's influence on the Panama Canal, which President Donald Trump has vowed the United States would take back.
US senators examine China's influence over Panama Canal
US senators heard sharply different analyses about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal on Wednesday, with some experts suggesting solutions ranging from enhanced trade partnerships to military intervention to regain control of the strategic waterway.
Senate Gets to Work on Panama Canal: ‘We Cannot Turn a Blind Eye’
Trump has called for the U.S. to take back control of the Panama Canal, warning of heavy Chinese activity in the region.
Watch Live: Senate Committee Hearing On The Panama Canal
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee holds a hearing on the impact of the Panama Canal on U.S. trade and national security around 10:00 am on Tuesday.
Senate debates ways to gain leverage over Panama Canal
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill discussed whether Chinese influence was violating Panama Canal neutrality at the expense of U.S. international trade. The post Senate debates ways to gain leverage over Panama Canal appeared first on FreightWaves.
Senate holds hearing on Panama Canal impact on US trade
The hearing follows President Donald Trump's vow to regain control of the Panama Canal, suggesting using military force.
Chinese presence in Panama might trigger canal treaty violation, Senate panel told
President Donald Trump's suggestion of the U.S. taking control of the Panama Canal has a legal basis partly due to potential ...
US has options to address Chinese influence in Panama, US official says
The head of the Federal Maritime Commission will tell a U.S. Senate committee that the United States has options to address ...
What do China and the Panama Canal have to do with Marco Rubio's trip to Latin America?
China's expanding footprint in Latin America is expected to be high on the agenda when US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
Panama Mulls Calling UN Security Council Meeting over Donald Trump Threats
Panama has reportedly submitted a formal letter to the U.N. rejecting Trump's statement about reclaiming the canal. The ...