Panama, China and Beijing

China derides U.S. "pressure and coercion" as Panama scraps Belt and Road deal with Beijing amid canal standoff
Panama's decision to leave a key investment deal with China has drawn accusations from Beijing of "pressure and coercion" by the Trump administration.
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
Donald Trump has begun his second term as president by ramping up pressure on Panama – threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal and accusing the country of ceding control of the strategically critical waterway to a US rival: China.
China slams U.S. over ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew Belt and Road infrastructure agreement
The Belt and Road Initiative is President Xi Jinping’s signature foreign police drive to bind China closer to countries in the region and beyond.
China 'regrets' Panama's Belt and Road withdrawal after US 'coercion'
China says it "regrets" Panama's decision to pull out of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), accusing the United States of using "pressure and coercion to smear and undermine" the project, a massive infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding Beijing's clout overseas.
China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew agreement
China on Friday lashed out at what it called U.S. “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a briefing that China “firmly opposes the U.
The first shots of a potential trade war have been fired. What’s next for Beijing?
The first return volley in a new trade clash between China and the United States was fired on Monday as Beijing’s tariffs on ...
The USAID shutdown could make China more powerful. Beijing is already pouring billions into countries around the world.
The end of USAID could mean more space for China to expand globally. BI analyzed where China invests the most and how it ...
Beijing May Need to Aggressively Stimulate Domestic Demand
Beijing may have to eventually stimulate domestic demand aggressively as it did during the previous trade war as China relies ...
Oil, gas traders to seek tariff waivers from Beijing for US imports, sources say
Oil and gas traders are likely to seek waivers from Beijing over tariffs that the Chinese government plans to impose on U.S.
A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...
Trump’s new 10% tariffs on China take effect — Beijing responds with retaliatory taxes on US imports
The 10% additional tariff on imported Chinese goods came into force at 12:01 a.m., hours after the leaders of Mexico and ...
Beijing hits back – can China and US avoid trade war escalation?
Beijing has made its decision. After days of warning of counter measures and urging Washington to enter negotiations and ...
Trump fired the latest tariff shot at China. Is Beijing prepared to make it a trade war?
President Donald Trump has finally made good on a campaign promise to raise tariffs on Chinese imports – announcing on ...
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As Trump's tariffs loom, analysts say China is better prepared than ever for a trade war with the U.S.
He said officials in Beijing were deeply concerned by President Trump's rhetoric on the campaign trail. Mr. Trump threatened, before taking office, to impose tariffs of up to 60% on all Chinese ...
Jury finds US citizen of Chinese descent not guilty of being a covert agent for Beijing
Federal prosecutors accused hotel worker of acting as an agent of Beijing by collecting information about Boston-area ...