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Posted on February 5, 2025
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China has lodged complaints with the US over remarks about the Panama Canal, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with Panama under the Belt and Road Initiative.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had lodged complaints with the United States over "irresponsible" remarks regarding the Panama Canal and "attacks" on China's cooperation with Panama over the canal.
"Currently, the cooperation between China and Panama under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative is proceeding normally," ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a press briefing when asked about Panama's decision to let its involvement in the infrastructure plan expire.
"We hope that the relevant parties will remain confident, not be influenced by external interference, and make the right decisions based on the overall bilateral relationship and the long-term interests of the people of both countries," Lin said.
(Reporting by Colleen Howe; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
The main topic is China's complaint to the US over remarks concerning the Panama Canal and its cooperation with Panama.
China lodged complaints due to what it deemed 'irresponsible' US remarks about its cooperation with Panama over the canal.
The Belt and Road Initiative is a global development strategy adopted by China involving infrastructure development and investments in various countries.
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