- China sought to assert control over the Panama Canal through a maritime agreement formalizing preferential port tariffs.
- China considers building a canal alternative in Panama while Trump pressures US interests in the region.
Costa Rica, along with other nations, issues joint statements warning about Beijing's pressure campaign against Panama and its implications for U.S. security.
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What happened
Costa Rica, along with other nations, issues joint statements warning about Beijing's pressure campaign against Panama and its implications for U.S. security.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- US increases troop presence in partnership with Panama to counter Chinese influence and cartels.Sub-event
Costa Rica and others oppose Beijing's pressure campaign against Panama, warning of threats to U.S. security.1 source
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The entities involved
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Beijing
capital city of China
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Costa Rica
country in Central America
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