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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.
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.