The United States and five Latin American countries are accusing China of politicizing maritime trade in the Panama Canal dispute. According to the US, numerous ships flying the Panamanian flag have been detained by China since March.
By Yi Ling Pan
A prominent US congresswoman has urged Peru’s next government to take control of the Chinese-run megaport of Chancay.
By Angela Köckritz
Panama’s Supreme Court has declared the contract of the Hong Kong company CK Hutchison to operate two ports on the Panama Canal invalid. Following criticism from China, President Mulino emphasizes the independence of the courts.
By Leonardo Pape
After Panama's court annulled contracts from the Chinese CK Hutchison Group for port operations on the Panama Canal, China reacted sharply. The Hong Kong Office for Panama Affairs described the ruling as absurd and threatened considerable political and economic consequences.
By Amelie Richter
