Panama-flagged ships detained by China draw US sovereignty warning

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30

Rubio said nearly 70 vessels had been held since 8 March, as Bolivia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Paraguay and Trinidad and Tobago joined Washington in condemning Beijing.
The dispute follows Panama's Supreme Court voiding the legal basis for CK Hutchison's control of the Balboa and Cristobal canal terminals, which China is accused of targeting in retaliation.
China called the allegations baseless and said it would protect its interests in Panama, as the row deepens competition over the canal, which carries about 5% of global maritime trade.

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