China, Panama and BRI

China summons Panama’s envoy after BRI exit amid US pressure on canal control
Under the BRI, a signature initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China has made huge investments in various countries around the world to build major infrastructure projects by extending loans.
China summons Panama ambassador for pulling out of BRI after Trump’s threat
China has summoned Panama’s ambassador to the country for pulling out of the multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), following US President Donald Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal.
China Throws Weight Behind Panama Amid US Pressure
Beijing urged Panama to "make the right decision" after the Latin American country announced it was pulling out of the Belt and Road Initiative.
China opposes US’ coercion to undermine BRI, regrets Panama's withdrawal from BRI under pressure: FM
In response to comments regarding Panama's announcement that it will withdraw from the Belt and Road cooperation agreement with China and whether China thinks the US pressure has affected Panama's decision,
Why The Panama Canal Is At The Center Of A U.S.-China Power Struggle
The Trump administration is taking proactive measures to regain control over the Panama Canal and reduce Chinese influence at its ports.
Panama exits China's Belt and Road initiative after Trump complains
In the wake of tensions with the United States over the Panama Canal, Panama is abandoning its participation in China's Belt and Road infrastructure development initiative, Panama's President José Raúl Mulino said on Thursday.
Panama pulls out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, President Mulino says
Mulino told reporters that the Panamanian embassy in Beijing had
Amid rising Trump pressure, Panama withdraws from China's Belt and Road Initiative
President said that Panama's embassy had given China the required 90-day notice of its decision not to renew its involvement in the plan
Panama: Panama "will not" break ties with China despite US pressure on the canal
Panama City, Panama - February 06, 2025 Panama's President, José Raúl Mulino, stressed Thursday that he “will not” break diplomatic relations with China despite threats by US President Donald Trump to “take back” the Canal because of alleged Chinese influence on the interoceanic waterway.
Panama pulls out of Chinese Belt and Road infrastructure program
Panama rebuked a US claim of granting free passage for its government vessels through the Panama Canal, calling it baseless. Moreover, President Mulino confirmed Panama's withdrawal from China's Belt and Road Initiative,
Panama sandwiched between bigwigs: China summons ambassador for pulling out of BRI amid US's threat
China's BRI project has remained under criticism in recent times, as it is dubbed a 'debt trap' with many countries ...
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China lodges solemn representations to Panama over withdrawal from BRI cooperation with China
BEIJING - Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan on Friday summoned Miguel Humberto Lecaro Barcenas, Panama's ambassador to ...
China lodges serious representation with Panama on its withdrawal from BRI: Chinese FM
Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhao Zhiyuan met with Panamanian Ambassador to China Miguel Humberto Lecaro Barcenas on ...
VOA Mandarin: China reacts to Panama quitting BRI
Panama has decided to step away from a major global project led by China. The country’s president, José Raúl Mulino, ...
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Panama's president hits back at US 'lies' about free canal access
Panama has vehemently denied claims made by the US on Thursday that its government vessels would have free passage through ...
After threats and warnings from Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, Panama budges and pledges to end the canal deal with China
Panama has announced its decision to terminate its involvement in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This move comes ...
Treaty obliges US to to defend Panama Canal, says Rubio
The United States has a treaty obligation to protect the Panama Canal if it comes under attack, U.S. Secretary of State Marco ...
China firmly opposes U.S. irresponsible remarks on Panama Canal issue: spokesperson
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday said the United States has recently made irresponsible remarks on the Panama Canal issue and int ...