International Relations

Panama Stands Firm Against Chinese Intimidation Over Canal Port Ruling

By Economics Desk | February 5, 2026

Panama asserts national dignity and legal authority against Chinese pressure following Supreme Court ruling invalidating a Hong Kong firm’s Panama Canal port concession—an important stand for America First interests in limiting Chinese influence in critical global trade routes.

In a decisive stand for national sovereignty, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino declared that Panama will not succumb to threats from China following the country's Supreme Court ruling that deemed a Hong Kong company's control over Panama Canal ports unconstitutional. This ruling strikes at the heart of China’s expanding global footprint—a development that should command America's full attention under its America First vision. At a recent press briefing, President Mulino made clear, "Panama is a dignified country and will not allow itself to be threatened by any country on earth." This statement comes amid escalating tensions as the Chinese government...

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