# Panama
Latest news and articles about Panama
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China’s Overseas Assets at Risk? A Chinese Op-Ed Urges Militarised Protection after Legal and Political Setbacks
A Chinese commentary warns that investments in Venezuela, Panama and Cambodia face seizure amid geopolitical pressure and host‑country shifts, and explicitly calls for military measures to guard overseas assets. The piece underscores broader debates in China about protecting global economic interests in an increasingly contested international order and highlights the strategic trade-offs of militarising economic diplomacy.
Beijing Condemns Panama Court Ruling on Canal Port Contracts as Attack on Rule‑of‑Law and Investment
Panama's top court voided the renewal of concession agreements for two Panama Canal‑adjacent ports operated by a Hong Kong company, prompting forceful protests from Beijing and the Hong Kong government. China characterized the ruling as legally unfounded, politically driven and damaging to Panama’s investment climate, and warned it would take necessary steps to defend its company’s rights.
CK Hutchison Launches ICC Arbitration After Panama Court Moves to Void Port Concessions
CK Hutchison said it will pursue ICC arbitration after Panama’s Supreme Court and government actions that the company says breach the legal framework for two port concessions run by its 90%-owned subsidiary, Panama Ports Company. The move highlights legal, operational and geopolitical risks for foreign investors and could have wider implications for shipping through the Panama Canal.
Two Ports, One Pattern: How US Influence Is Reshaping Overseas Infrastructure Deals
Australia and Panama have moved to revoke long-term port concessions held by Chinese-linked companies, actions Beijing says breach international norms and which observers interpret as reflecting US strategic pressure. The cases underscore how national-security arguments and political influence are reshaping the investment climate for critical maritime infrastructure.