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China's Infrastructure War with Panama

Updated 2026-08-20 13:55 UTC 1 source Negative

China has retaliated against Panama by increasing inspections and detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships. The action follows the Panamanian Supreme Court’s decision to strike down concessions held by a Hong Kong-based company at the entrance terminals of the Panama Canal.

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China has retaliated against Panama by increasing inspections and detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships after the Panamanian Supreme Court struck down concessions held by a Hong Kong-based company at the entrance terminals of the Panama Canal.
2026-08-20 13:30 UTC
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