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Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal area or face possible US action

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino that Panama must reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or face potential U.S. Action.
Rubio stated that President Donald Trump believes China's presence violates a treaty regarding the canal's control.
Mulino has firmly stated there will be no negotiation with the U.S. Over canal ownership, despite some protests in Panama.
There are suggestions that Panama might consider a compromise regarding canal operations, particularly concerning Hutchison Ports.

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