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A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate that is embroiled in U.S.-China tensions over its Panama Canal port assets denied allegations Wednesday that it had failed to pay about $1.2 billion to the Ce...
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Hegseth alluded to ports at either end of the canal that are controlled by a Hong Kong consortium, which is in the process of selling its controlling stake to another consortium including BlackRock I...
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Pentagon chief says US could ‘revive’ Panama bases to secure canal
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Panama Should Secure Canal With US Not China, Hegseth Says
U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth said on Wednesday he sees the Panama Canal as key terrain that Panama should secure together with the United States and not with China, adding it was important to protect it from "malign" influence.
US recognizes Panama's sovereignty over canal, Panama says after talks
Panama said on Wednesday the United States recognized its sovereignty over the Panama Canal, despite tough rhetoric from Washington, as the two nations announced agreements to deepen U.S. military training in the Central American nation.
Hong Kong company denies that it failed to pay Panama under a contract to operate its canal ports
A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate that is embroiled in U.S.-China tensions over its Panama Canal port assets denied allegations Wednesday that it had failed to pay about $1.2 billion to the Central American country.
US to 'take back' Panama Canal from Chinese influence, visiting Pentagon chief says
The United States will "take back" the Panama Canal from Chinese influence, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday during a visit to the Central American nation.
Pete Hegseth remarks in Panama: FULL VIDEO
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Panama and delivered remarks about ongoing military operations in the southern hemisphere.
Hegseth Says China Threatens the Panama Canal, Drawing Fiery Response From Beijing
The U.S. Defense Secretary’s remarks at a ribbon cutting for a new American-financed dock triggered a fiery response f.
Hegseth Deletes Key Admission from Statement on Panama Canal
Two versions of a joint statement by the Defense Secretary and Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino had a key difference.
Hegseth vows U.S. will secure Panama Canal against China
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is not ruling out using the military to secure the Panama Canal against China's interference. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Panama says US recognizes its control over canal
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Panama says US recognizes its
Pete Hegseth vows to ‘take back’ Panama Canal from ‘China’s influence’
China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal,” the Pentagon chief said in remarks from Panama.
Hegseth spurs fiery response from Beijing over Panama Canal ‘threat’ comments
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Panama Canal faces ongoing threats from China but that together the United States and Panama will keep it secure.
Panama says US has recognized Panamanian control over canal
Panama says the U.S. government has recognized the country’s sovereignty over the Panama Canal, but it’s unclear if Washington fully agrees with that assertion. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,
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Hegseth vows US will ‘take back’ Panama canal from Chinese influence
Panama's president has denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that America is literally retaking the canal.
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Sec Hegseth to visit Panama after Trump's demands for canal's return
The "Panama Canal Repurchase Act," a bill that was recently introduced in Congress, would give Trump the authority to negotiate with appropriate Panamanian government officials to reacquire the ...
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How the US-China tussle over the Panama Canal is impacting ordinary citizens
United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for America to “reclaim” the Panama Canal from what he termed “China control”.
US and Panama come to agreement giving fast pass through canal
The United States and Panama signed an agreement strengthening the military relationship between both countries in the face of China‘s perceived influence in the country. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth,
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