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Panama denies US pressure in China port dispute, seeks renewed ties

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino has denied that US pressure influenced his government's decisions regarding port operations near the Panama Canal. The president stated that Panama's actions were independent and aimed at stabilizing relations with Beijing. This comes as Panama seeks to renew a crucial maritime agreement with China, following recent diplomatic talks between the foreign ministers of both nations. AI

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Panama denies US pressure in China port dispute, seeks renewed ties

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    Panama rejects US pressure claims as it seeks to ease China tensions

    Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday rejected suggestions that US pressure had shaped his government’s handling of a dispute over ports near the Panama Canal, as Panama seeks to stabilise relations with Beijing and renew a key maritime agreement. “The decision we mad…