Government Accountability

China’s Threat Over Panama Port Ruling Exposes Geopolitical Coercion and Judicial Undermining

By Economics Desk | February 4, 2026

China’s aggressive reaction to Panama’s Supreme Court voiding the HK port concession reveals a troubling mix of geopolitical intimidation and erosion of judicial independence in a key American ally.

In a stark reminder of the challenges facing nations caught between great powers, China has lashed out at Panama following the country’s Supreme Court decision to annul the long-standing port concessions near the strategically vital Panama Canal held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. Describing the ruling as “absurd” and “extremely ridiculous,” Beijing warned that Panama would "pay a high price" unless it reverses course—words dripping with veiled threats that expose China’s intolerance for sovereign legal processes when they conflict with its interests. Is Panama Sacrificing Sovereignty Under Globalist Pressures? The Chinese government, through its Office of Hong Kong and Macao...

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