https://ca.news.yahoo.com/b-c-man-found-stick-2005...

I think so. I lived in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone for four years. We have a neutrality treaty with Panama, that it will remain neutral, and that we can do things if that neutrality appears diminished.

And who is putting lots of resources into it right now, yes?

China manages two ports, but not the canal. The Panamanian government scaled back on projects using Chinese firms and has indicated it wants to be on good terms with the US and maintain its neutrality, which is why Trump's message seems out of step. No need to threaten them, most of what's shipped through the canal is for the US. It's better to use a little caution and talk to them quietly first - not in a threatening tweet.

The scaling back of China's influence has already happened, but China *is* good at managing ports, and the big Chinese families are crafty. We have been devising a strategy to maintain our influence by making investments to maintain security, increase transparency, and help fight corruption. That tweet was ill advised.

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