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Panama Canal: What's at stake for China amid US threats?

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US President Donald Trump has vowed to "take back" control of the Panama Canal .

China has significantly expanded its presence around the canal in recent years , especially since Panama established diplomatic ties with Beijing in 2017 .

Some 40% of all US container traffic passes through the canal each year with China as its second biggest user.

Analysts say even if Trump 's threats are just bluster, there is a method to his rhetoric.

Some suggest that China could capitalize on US hostility toward Panama , allowing Beijing to double down on the perception that China is the "adult in the room" when it comes to global politics.

The Trump administration does seem to be prioritizing Latin America as Rubio is also scheduled to stop in Costa Rica , El Salvador , Guatemala and the Dominican Republic .

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