Panama exits Belt and Road

Panama ditches China’s Belt and Road project in a win for Trump’s tough-guy diplomacy
Panama appears to have bowed to Donald Trump’s aggressive style of diplomacy by ditching its involvement in China’s Belt and Road initiative.
Panama to Exit China’s Belt and Road Project
Facing U.S. pressure, Panama has decided to exit China’s Belt and Road project, ending years of economic cooperation.
Panama told to reduce China’s influence at canal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought a warning to Panamanian leader José Raúl Mulino on Sunday: Immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is Chinese influence over the
Rubio tells Panama that China threaten canal, changes needed -statement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino in talks on Sunday that President Donald Trump has determined China's influence threatens the Panama Canal and that immediate changes were needed or the U.
Panama president says he won’t renew Belt and Road deal with China, as US demands less Chinese influence over canal
Panama’s president reiterated on Sunday that Panama’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal is not up for debate, saying that during talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he had addressed the United States’ concerns over China’s presence around the vital waterway.
Won't renew Belt and Road deal with China, says Panama president amid US pressure
Panama has decided not to renew its participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it the first Latin American nation to leave the programme. President José Raúl Mulino stated that his administration would assess whether an early termination is possible.
Trump again vows to take back Panama Canal, says China is ‘running’ it
Speaking to reporters, Trump cited China as his reasoning and suggested they have taken complete control of the key waterway.
Panama cuts key China tie under pressure from Trump
The move comes after US top diplomat Marco Rubio visited the Central American country and demanded "immediate changes" at the Panama Canal.
Panama Says It Won't Renew 'Belt And Road' Memorandum With China After Marco Rubio Visit
The Panamanian government had signed the agreement in 2017. Rubio had told President Mulino to reduce Chinese influence around the canal or face consequences
Panama exits Belt and Road after pivotal US talks
Panama has withdrawn from the Chinese "Belt and Road Initiative" after talks with the USA. President José Raúl Mulino announced the decision following a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio—the project aimed to develop infrastructure and trade.
Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit
Panama's José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China's Belt and Road Initiative ...
Rubio tells Panama to end China's influence of canal or face US action
President José Mulino said Panama's sovereignty over the world's second busiest waterway is not up for discussion.
Panama to end relationship with China’s premier foreign-investment program after US pressure
Panama says it will not renew its agreement involving China’s premier foreign-investment program after Panamanian leaders met ...
Rubio demands Panama 'reduce China influence' over canal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make "immediate changes" to what he calls the "influence and ...
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Rubio echoes Trump's warning over China's influence on Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a warning from President Trump over the weekend, telling Panama's leaders that they ...
Rubio says Panama must reduce China’s influence around canal zone or face possible U.S. action
S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday that the Central American ally must ...
Lawmakers Back Trump's Push To Regain Control of the Panama Canal
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his Day 1 promise to seize control of the Panama Canal to counter China's alleged growing influence in ...
Why the US is claiming China’s presence violates the Panama neutrality treaty
Some U.S. lawmakers and officials are touting a nearly half-century-old treaty between the United States and Panama to ...
Rubio takes victory lap at Panama Canal after nation agrees to exit Chinese initiative
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the Panamanian government’s decision to cut back its ties with the Chinese Communist ...