Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino has said China had no influence on the canal's administration. China does not control or administer the canal, but a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings has long managed two ports located on the canal's ...

Donald Trump criticised Panama Canal fees as a 'rip-off' and raised alarms about China's influence near the canal, sparking a renewed debate over its trade role and sovereignty

China has voiced its support for Panama to retain control of the Panama Canal after Trump floated the idea of taking back control of the trade route.