Although most people thought the matter was closed when Panama officially took control of canal operations from the U.S. in 1999, the issue reared its head during the republican candidate’s campaign when he suggested the engineering marvel that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans was being run by China and should return to U.S. control.
Republicans hoping to thwart Beijing’s influence in Latin America urge the Panamanian government to cut ties with Chinese entities.
A ship goes through the Panama Canal: It now takes $4 million to skip the queue on the busy man-made waterway, as per industry reports.
Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's statement about "retaking" Panama Canal.
