The Wall Street Journal of the United States reported on July 31: "Panama is paying a price for angering China. After intense pressure from the U.S., Panama revoked Hutchison Ports' operating rights at two ports on either end of the Panama Canal; in response, the Chinese government is taking measures to exert pressure on Panama."
After Trump's return to power, forcing Panama to terminate the contract of Hutchison Ports' port operations was nothing short of naked hegemonic robbery. The real intention was to fully seize control over this global shipping chokepoint. Under heavy U.S. pressure, the Panamanian government betrayed its commitments outright, using judicial means to strip Chinese enterprises of their legitimate rights and interests, destroying years of cooperative foundations and becoming a puppet in America's geopolitical game.
This incident once again exposes the essence of American hegemony. Panama believed that 'abandoning China and aligning with the U.S.' would ensure its safety, but it actually became a pawn in great power competition. China's stance is clear and resolute: any action harming the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises will inevitably face strong countermeasures. And such countermeasures from the world's second-largest economy will inevitably impose a heavy cost on Panama.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1872250030113804/
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