Trump wants the Panama Canal. Just empty talk, or a real threat for Hong Kong?

Trump wants the Panama Canal. Just empty talk, or a real threat for Hong Kong?

[South China Morning Post] - 01/13/2025

Panama has rejected president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake.



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