In response to claims made by the U.S. Embassy in Panama about discussions with Panamanian officials on the so-called issue of "preventing Chinese influence and control over the canal area," Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino stated at a press conference on February 20 that the U.S.'s assertions about "China controlling the canal" are false and have been rejected by Panama.
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