Panama Exits China's Belt and Road

China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
Panama Says It Will End Canal Deal With China After Secretary Rubio's Visit
Panama has announced plans to end its canal agreement with China following a visit from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During his visit, Secretary Rubio met with Panama's President Raúl Mulino to discuss concerns over China's influence around the Panama Canal.
Panama formally exits China's Belt and Road Initiative as US claims 'victory' in decision
Panama has officially informed Beijing of its decision to withdraw from China's massive infrastructure and investment project, the Belt and Road Initiative, the country's leader announced on Thursday.
China blames US 'sabotage' for Panama's departure from Belt and Road initiative
China firmly opposes U.S. "smearing and sabotage" of its Belt and Road Initiative through "means of pressure and coercion", a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, when asked about Panama's decision to exit the programme.
VIDEO: China 'regrets' Panama's Belt and Road withdrawal
BEIJING - China says it "regrets" Panama's decision to pull out of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), accusing the United States of using "pressure and coercion to smear and undermine" the project, a massive infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding Beijing's clout overseas.
China erupts after Panama rejects canal deal as global tensions mount
China is working on a cross-continental infrastructure and now that Panama has backed out, they blame the US for running interference by means of intimidation.
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.
US pressure has forced Panama to quit China’s Belt and Road Initiative – it could set the pattern for further superpower clashes
Following Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the US needs to “ take back ” the Panama canal from Chinese control, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, visited Panama to demand the country reduce China’s influence.
Panama Exits China’s Belt and Road Amid U.S. Tensions
China criticized the U.S. for smearing and sabotage of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Panama, following the South American nations decision to withdraw from the program. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin
China urges Panama to 'make right decision' after announcing Belt and Road exit
China expressed regret on Saturday over Panama's intention to leave Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, urging the Latin American nation to "make the right decision". Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhuyuan met Panama's ambassador to China and lodged solemn representations,
China Throws Weight Behind Panama Amid US Pressure
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Panama to end relationship with China’s premier foreign investment program after US pressure
WASHINGTON — Panama says it will not renew its agreement involving China’s premier foreign investment program after Panamanian leaders met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking ...