China, Panama and belt and road initiative

China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
China criticises US ‘coercion’ as Panama declines to renew infrastructure deal
China has criticised what it called US “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a briefing that China “firmly opposes the US smearing and undermining the Belt and Road co-operation through means of pressure and coercion”.
China blames US 'sabotage' for Panama's departure from Belt and Road initiative
China firmly opposes U.S. "smearing and sabotage" of its Belt and Road Initiative through "means of pressure and coercion", a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, when asked about Panama's decision to exit the programme.
China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew agreement
China on Friday lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a briefing that China “firmly opposes the U.
China protests over Panama's withdrawal from Belt and Road Initiative
China has summoned the Panamanian ambassador to complain about the country's decision to pull out of the Belt and Road Initiative. Assistant foreign minister Zhao Zhiyuan said on Friday that Beijing "deeply" regretted the decision,
China urges Panama to 'make right decision' after announcing Belt and Road exit
China expressed regret on Saturday over Panama's intention to leave Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, urging the Latin American nation to "make the right decision".
China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement
China on lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with ...
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China’s stunning new campaign to turn the world against Taiwan
This steely new language was a win in America’s long quest to get its allies to show more solidarity with Taiwan. Yet in the ...
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US, Japan oppose China's "unlawful maritime claims," call for peace in Taiwan Strait
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have strongly opposed China's actions, reiterating their firm stance against any attempts by the country to alter the status quo in ...
China opposes US’ coercion to undermine BRI, regrets Panama's withdrawal from BRI under pressure: FM
In response to comments regarding Panama's announcement that it will withdraw from the Belt and Road cooperation agreement ...
China Anger Over US Naval Drills: 'Illegal Claims'
More drills involving U.S., Japanese, and French naval forces are scheduled later this week in the Philippine Sea.
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Trump’s Tariff War: Economic Coercion, Global Instability, and the Erosion of US Soft Power
The US is facing the clear and present danger of losing its soft-power acumen, and losing trust from its partners, with ...