"On Dec. 25, President-elect Donald J. Trump went on his social media platform, Truth Social, to wish a Merry Christmas to all, including to the wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal. Mr. Trump's claim is false."
"In a news conference, President Jose Raul Mulino of Panama disputed Mr. Trump's statements, saying that there were no Chinese in the canal beyond those in transiting ships or at the visitor center."
"While Mr. Trump's claim was inaccurate, the growing influence of Chinese companies and the Chinese government over shipping and global ports, including the Panama Canal, has become a concern for U.S. officials."
"Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the Trump-Vance transition team, said in a statement that Chinese control of the Panama Canal absolutely poses a national security threat to the U.S."
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