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China and the US Clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a Focus of Trump's Attention
PANAMA CANAL, PANAMA, AUG 12 – Panama stresses canal neutrality amid U.S.-China tensions, with nearly 150 piracy incidents reported in 2024, raising concerns about global trade and maritime security.
- At the United Nations Security Council, the UN Secretary-General warned that global security depends on maritime safeguards, as the debate was convened by Panama on Monday.
- Amid U.S.-China discord, Acting U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea warned that China’s expansive maritime claims threaten global trade and security.
- On Monday, IMO data show that last year, 1.9 million seafarers moved over 12.3 billion tonnes of goods, amid nearly 150 piracy incidents, highlighting shipping scale and threats.
- In response, Interpol Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza warned ports face cyber intrusions and AI weaponization, emphasizing the need for security measures.
- Vasquez Morales emphasizes the importance of maritime safety for future security, highlighting that cybercriminals can weaponize AI to attack maritime infrastructure, while the canal’s environmental benefits remain vital.
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US, China Clash at UN Meeting Over Panama Canal
Chinese and U.S. representatives clashed on Monday at a U.N. Security Council meeting over the Panama Canal amid an ongoing battle over control of the waterway that connects the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. Acting U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea raised concerns about Beijing’s “outsized influence” in the area, while Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong denied that Chinese influence on the ports has affected the neutrality of the canal. The clash took pla…
China and the US Clash at the UN over the Panama Canal, a Focus of Trump's Attention
The United States and China clashed over the Panama Canal at the United Nations, with the U.S. warning that Beijing’s influence over the key waterway could threaten global trade and security and China calling U.S. accusations a pretext to take over the canal.
Chinese envoy refutes U.S. accusations over Panama Canal issue
A Chinese envoy refuted the U.S.'s unreasonable accusations against China over the Panama Canal issue during a high-level open debate on maritime security held by the United Nations.In recent days, the U.S. delegation has repeatedly used various issues
In front of the UN Security Council, the U.S. has warned of China's "excessive influence" on the Panama Canal. China accuses the U.S. of claiming the channel for itself.
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