Beijing Freezes Panama Investments as Canal Standoff Deepens US-China Rift

2026-02-05 - 13:05

Key Points China has ordered state firms to halt new project talks in Panama and is tightening inspections on Panamanian imports after the country’s Supreme Court voided CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two canal ports. The ruling hands Trump a signature victory in his “Donroe Doctrine” push against Chinese influence — though fact-checkers note China