This House resolution expresses concern about Chinese-affiliated involvement in Panamanian ports and infrastructure, especially the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. It calls on Panama to review and end agreements allowing Chinese-affiliated entities to manage strategic infrastructure, remove Chinese officials from ports and critical projects, and reaffirm the Panama Canal’s neutrality and Panama’s sovereignty. It also urges the United States to support Panama, invest in canal infrastructure, work with regional allies, and create a joint U.S.-Panama task force on canal security and operations. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The resolution urges actions by the governments of the United States and Panama. It does not set out changes for individuals.
No publicly available information. The resolution calls for U.S. investment and support but does not state an amount.
The resolution states that Chinese-affiliated involvement in strategic Panamanian infrastructure could threaten canal neutrality, Panama’s sovereignty, regional security, and the free flow of trade. It calls for partnerships and infrastructure investment that it says would support security and unbiased access.
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