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Panama minister criticizes China's ship detentions, demands answers

Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez has criticized China's crackdown on its merchant fleet, urging lawmakers to demand answers in Beijing. He stated that court rulings should not be used for economic coercion against Panama's ships. This comes as a delegation from Panama's National Assembly is visiting China. AI

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Panama minister criticizes China's ship detentions, demands answers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Igor Patrick ·

    Panama minister blasts China’s ship crackdown, tells deputies to demand answers in Beijing

    Panama’s foreign minister has called on a group of opposition lawmakers visiting China to deliver a firm message defending the country’s sovereignty, as tensions over a wave of detentions of Panamanian-flagged vessels show no signs of easing. Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez said on …