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U.S. to Deploy Warships to Panama to Counter Chinese Influence
Washington announces plans to "ensure security" of the Panama Canal.
The United States plans to deploy several warships near the Panama Canal in response to China’s growing influence in the region, according to Clash Report citing U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
"China did not build the Panama Canal and has no right to militarize it," Hegseth stated, emphasizing the strategic importance of the waterway. He said the presence of the U.S. Navy is aimed at ensuring stability and freedom of international navigation along one of the world’s most critical logistics routes.
The Panama Canal remains a vital component of global trade infrastructure, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In recent years, China has expanded its economic presence in the region, including through Chinese companies’ involvement in port and logistics terminal operations near the canal.
Washington sees such influence as a strategic threat, prompting a more militarized approach to securing the route.
The U.S. initiative includes consultations with Panamanian authorities. At this stage, it involves increased patrolling and a visible naval presence rather than direct control.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, as rising U.S.-China competition in such a sensitive area could impact global supply chains.
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