Panama’s highest court has voided the contract of a Chinese-linked company that operated key ports at the Panama Canal — ...

Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway.

The court's decision late Thursday advances a U.S. aim to block any influence by China over the strategic waterway and ...

The ruling from Panama's top court is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration, which is seeking to counter any Chinese influence in the region.

Panama's Supreme Court strikes down Hong Kong company's port operations near Panama Canal amid constitutional concerns. US Secretary Rubio calls decision encouraging.

The move follows Donald Trump's previous claim the US was taking the crucial Panama canal "back" from China.

Secretary of State Rubio said the ruling was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms.

Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's deal to share its majority stakes in dozens of ports worldwide remains in limbo.

Panama’s Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Hong Kong-based company from operating ports on the Panama Canal, giving the Trump administration a victory in its bid to divest the critical waterway of ...

The Supreme Court of Panama invalidated the contract of a Hong Kong subsidiary to operate ports on the Panama Canal, ruling ...

Beijing has warned it will take “all necessary measures” to defend Chinese interests in Panama after the country’s Supreme Court voided Panama Canal port concessions held by Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison.

The ruling delivers a victory to President Trump, who has said he wants America to control the canal, and a blow to the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison.