Panama, China and Rubio

Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Rubio said he could not predict if Trump would succeed in buying Greenland from Denmark or restoring American authority over the Panama Canal while he is in office.
Canal control off the table with Rubio, Panama president says
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday ruled out discussing control over the Panama Canal in a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is set to visit the Central American country in his first official trip abroad this weekend.
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 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.
Panama’s president ahead of Rubio’s visit: ‘I cannot negotiate’ on the canal
Panama President José Raúl Mulino has a message for Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of his impending diplomatic visit: The Panama Canal is not up for discussion. “It’s impossible,” Munilo said in Spanish at a press conference in Panama City on Thursday.
Trump's desire for Greenland, Panama Canal legit amid China concerns: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity and influence in the Arctic and in Latin America.
Panama Canal: What's at stake for China amid US threats?
US President Donald Trump has vowed to "take back" control of the Panama Canal. Could Washington's tough talk create an opening for Beijing?
Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works
Experts dispute President Donald Trump’s claims that the Panama Canal is controlled by China and overcharging U.S. ships.
Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday he had "zero doubt" that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the U.S. and that Washington intends to address what it sees as a national security threat.
Marco Rubio Warns of China’s Influence Over Panama Canal, Calls It a Security Threat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed zero doubt that China has a contingency plan to shut down the Panama Canal in a potential conflict with the U.S. Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Rubio emphasized
Does a ‘foreign power’ threaten the Panama Canal? Here’s what you need to know
Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama ...
Why is Trump threatening to take over the Panama Canal?
Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest ...
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 ...
With Panama Canal-U.S. tensions rising, 'all options on the table,' warns Trump's top maritime official
Panama is inching closer to China, Trump's new Federal Maritime Commission head Louis Sola tells CNBC, and 'all options on ...