Panama Could Cut Ties With Hong Kong Firm

Panama Reportedly Rethinking Deal with Canal-Adjacent Port Operator
As pressure from President Trump mounts over alleged Chinese influence over the waterway, the government may cancel its contract with Hutchison Ports PPC.
Panama considers canceling port deal with Hong Kong firm
Panama is weighing whether to cancel its contract with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports near the Panama Canal, according to people with knowledge of the situation, a potential concession to defuse President Donald Trump’s threats about countering China’s influence around the key waterway.
Panama may end port deal with Hong Kong-linked firm, says US report
The US media outlet Bloomberg has reported that the government of Panama is considering canceling its contract with a Hong Kong-linked company that operates ports near the Panama Canal.
Panama lawsuit requests axing Hong Kong firm's canal concession
Two Panamanian lawyers filed a complaint Monday to cancel the concession of a Hong Kong-based company for operating two ports on the Panama Canal, following US President Donald Trump's threats to seize the vital waterway.
Panama considers cancelling port deal with Hong Kong billionaire's firm
If such a move goes through, it would mark a major gift to Trump, who says that China has too much control over the canal and hasn’t ruled out seizing it by force.
Panama court urged to cancel Hong Kong firm’s canal contract amid Trump threat
Two Panamanian lawyers filed a complaint on Monday to cancel the concession of a Hong Kong-based company for operating two ports on the Panama Canal, following US President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the vital waterway.
Panama Considers Withdrawing from Port Deal with Hong Kong Firm After Trump's Canal Offensive
Even though the Panama Canal is run by an autonomous entity overseen by the Panamanian government, the U.S. government claims China exerts influence through a Hong Kong-based comp
Panama Could Cut Ties With Hong Kong Firm After Rubio Visit
Panama could cancel its contract with Hong-Kong based Hutchison Ports PPC that operates near the Panama Canal. This after President Donald Trump has raised questions about China's influence over the canal.
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Panama weighs conceding ‘major gift’ to defuse Trump threat: report
Officials in Panama are examining the possibility of canceling a deal with the Hong Kong-based company that operates ports ...
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