Bridge Over Panama Canal

Panama, China and BlackRock

China Condemns Panama Canal Deal, Asserting a Right to Influence the Region

The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.

CNN on MSN · 21h

China blasts ‘spineless’ plan to sell Panama Canal ports to BlackRock

China has sharply criticized a proposal to sell ports in the Panama Canal to American asset management giant BlackRock, attacking the deal as “spineless groveling” and a “betrayal” of the Chinese people.

AgWeb · 9d

Trump Claims Panama Canal Progress With BlackRock Port Deal

The deal includes two ports that have been under scrutiny as potential avenues for Chinese influence in the operation of the canal.

Trump Asks Pentagon to Look at Panama Canal Options

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Pentagon asked for military options to access Panama Canal, officials say

The U.S. military must work to provide options to ensure the United States has full access to the Panama Canal, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday.

NBC News · 1d

Trump White House has asked U.S. military to develop options for the Panama Canal, officials say

Potential plans range from partnering more closely with Panamanian security forces to a less likely option of U.S. troops' seizing the canal by force, U.S. officials told NBC News.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Pentagon tasked with providing ‘military options’ to ensure US access to Panama Canal, memo says

American access to the Panama Canal, one of several new directives outlined in what amounts to a major overhaul of US strategic priorities, according to a new memo that was sent to senior leaders and reviewed by CNN.

The Economist1d

Panama’s giveaway game

Mr Trump has shown that threatening Panama’s economy and national identity can yield major concessions from its government.

2don MSN

Posts falsely claim BlackRock bought Panama Canal

After a series of misleading statements by US President Donald Trump about the Panama Canal, social media posts claimed the ...

The Story Regarding Panama Quitting China's Belt And Road Initiative

While China has been trying to expand its influence in Panama for years, as part of its broader ambition to increase its ...

8don MSN

Who really controls the Panama Canal?

China’s presence in Panama has expanded rapidly, sparking fears in Washington. But Panama has already started shifting its ...

10don MSN

BlackRock to take control of ports in Panama Canal from Hong Kong firm as US worries over Chinese influence grow

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with a portfolio of investments valued at $11.5 trillion, has agreed to purchase majority stakes in ports on both sides of the Panama Canal from Hong ...

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