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China Criticizes U.S. Allegations Over Influence in Panama Canal
(MENAFN) China has responded sharply to recent remarks from the United States, accusing Washington of using what it described as “smear campaigns” as a pretext to assert dominance over Latin America.
According to Chinese state media, this reaction follows comments made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who warned that the Panama Canal is under “ongoing threats from China.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the statements from American officials, labeling them as being heavily influenced by “ideological bias” and rooted in a “cold war mentality.” He further criticized them as being “outright lies and fallacies.”
During a press briefing in Beijing, Lin questioned the real motives behind the U.S.'s stance toward Latin America.
He asked rhetorically, “Who views Latin America and the Caribbean as its 'backyard,' resurrecting and promoting new Monroe Doctrine in Latin America? ... And who allows the unchecked flow of small arms and ammunition into Latin America's zones of peace?”
These comments were aimed at highlighting perceived U.S. double standards in the region.
Hegseth also asserted that China's military presence in the Western Hemisphere was excessive.
In response, Lin emphasized that the relationship between China and Latin American nations is an example of “South-South cooperation,” which he described as being grounded in mutual respect and devoid of “geopolitical calculations.”
The U.S. defense official suggested that Panama should work with the United States—not China—to safeguard the strategic Panama Canal.
He contended that the “malign influence of the Communist Chinese” in the region is counterproductive to both Panamanian and American interests.
Nonetheless, Lin reaffirmed that China’s approach in dealing with Latin American and Caribbean nations is anchored in “equality and mutual benefits.”
He stressed that China does not pursue influence zones or act against any other countries through its regional partnerships.
According to Chinese state media, this reaction follows comments made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who warned that the Panama Canal is under “ongoing threats from China.”
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the statements from American officials, labeling them as being heavily influenced by “ideological bias” and rooted in a “cold war mentality.” He further criticized them as being “outright lies and fallacies.”
During a press briefing in Beijing, Lin questioned the real motives behind the U.S.'s stance toward Latin America.
He asked rhetorically, “Who views Latin America and the Caribbean as its 'backyard,' resurrecting and promoting new Monroe Doctrine in Latin America? ... And who allows the unchecked flow of small arms and ammunition into Latin America's zones of peace?”
These comments were aimed at highlighting perceived U.S. double standards in the region.
Hegseth also asserted that China's military presence in the Western Hemisphere was excessive.
In response, Lin emphasized that the relationship between China and Latin American nations is an example of “South-South cooperation,” which he described as being grounded in mutual respect and devoid of “geopolitical calculations.”
The U.S. defense official suggested that Panama should work with the United States—not China—to safeguard the strategic Panama Canal.
He contended that the “malign influence of the Communist Chinese” in the region is counterproductive to both Panamanian and American interests.
Nonetheless, Lin reaffirmed that China’s approach in dealing with Latin American and Caribbean nations is anchored in “equality and mutual benefits.”
He stressed that China does not pursue influence zones or act against any other countries through its regional partnerships.
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