China’s presence in Panama has expanded rapidly, sparking fears in Washington. But Panama has already started shifting its allegiances and announced the transfer of major container ports to a US-led consortium.

a political scientist based in Panama City. Since taking office, Trump has demanded the US take control of the canal, refusing to rule out the possibility of using military force. He has falsely claimed China is operating the canal and railed against ...

President Donald Trump has made repeated claims that China “operates” the Panama Canal in recent weeks and has threatened to take back the waterway to block what he sees as Beijing’s increasing influence.

THE decision by Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison to sell its Panama ports to a US-led consortium provides the Central American country with a convenient way out of its standoff with President Donald Trump,

(Reuters) - Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings said on Tuesday a consortium including BlackRock Inc would buy an 80% stake in Hutchison Ports Group for an equity value of $14.21 billion.