China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon ...

Panama promotes itself “as the bridge of the world, heart of the universe” but lately the narrow Central American Isthmus and ...

People will make their own judgement.” Speaking at a ribbon cutting for a new U.S.-financed dock at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa ...

The United States and Panama will work together to take back the Panama Canal from “China’s influence,” Defense Secretary ...

Hegseth's comments came during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new U.S.-funded dock at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base.

The United States and Panama have officially signed a new defense ... the Panama Canal, a move that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims is critical to pushing back against China’s growing ...

Panama has also agreed to end an infrastructure agreement with China and conduct a financial audit of Hong Kong–based CK ...

PANAMA CITY — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together ... Speaking at a ribbon cutting for a new U.S.-financed ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the U.S. will take back the Panama Canal from "China’s influence" as Washington tries to reassert control over the major trade route.

A huge deal President Donald Trump touted as a victory in his campaign to “take back” the Panama Canal from China could be on the rocks amid pushback from Beijing.April 17, 2025 ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States is supporting the Panamanians’ efforts to push China out of the Panama Canal ... ribbon-cutting event for a new U.S.-financed dock at ...