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A resolution calling on the Government of Panama to expel officials and interests of the People's Republic of China and terminate Chinese management of key Panamanian ports.

What this bill does

  • This resolution calls on Panama to remove Chinese officials and entities from managing key ports and infrastructure.
  • It affects Panama's government, U.S. officials, and Chinese state-owned enterprises operating in Panama.
  • The resolution urges the U.S. to use treaty provisions and establish a task force to oversee canal security.

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  1. 01

    What specific security risks does this resolution identify regarding Chinese management of Panamanian ports, and what evidence supports those concerns?

  2. 02

    How might Panama's economy and relations with China be affected if the U.S. successfully pressures Panama to terminate Chinese port operations?

  3. 03

    What alternative operators or management arrangements could replace Chinese entities while maintaining the canal's functionality and Panama's commercial interests?

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Introduced 2025-01-23

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-23 · senate · IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S338-339)

  2. 2025-01-23 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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