China has sharply criticized the United States, accusing it of undermining Chinese-Panamanian relations through coercive tactics after Panama chose not to renew its Belt and Road infrastructure agreement with Beijing. The decision, influenced by US concerns over growing Chinese influence in the region, marks a pivotal shift in geopolitical interactions surrounding the Panama Canal.
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China Condemns U.S. Pressure Amid Panama’s Decision to End Agreement
Beijing has criticized the United States for employing what it calls “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a significant infrastructure agreement with China. This marks a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions, with implications for China’s Belt and Road Initiative and regional geopolitics.