Lin Jian rejects US allegations over Panama port issues
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Updated · Xinhua · Apr 29
Lin Jian rejects US allegations over Panama port issues
9 articles · Updated · Xinhua · Apr 29
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, at a Beijing press briefing, called US claims about China threatening Panama and politicizing maritime trade completely unfounded.
Lin accused the United States of distorting facts, politicizing and securitizing port issues, and spreading rumors regarding China's activities in Panama.
The remarks follow recent statements by US and other officials expressing concerns over China's role in Panama's ports, highlighting ongoing tensions between China and the United States over global maritime trade influence.
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