The critical waterway has a complex history. Why does Trump want it back? And what does China have to do with it?

The new US president has vowed to ‘take back’ the waterway, but there’s much more to this modern wonder than meets the eye ...

Panama has owned and administered the Panama Canal for nearly three decades. President Trump wants to change that to counter ...

China does not control the Panama Canal, nor does it charge more tolls to the United States, says its former administrator, ...

When attacking Chinese influence, US critics of Panama have focused on two ports at either end of the canal which are run by Hutchison Ports, an arm of Hong Kong-listed conglomerate CK Hutchison ...

For Panama Canal visitors, here’s a guide to experiencing and understanding the mega engineering project that captivates the world.

Miraflores also features stadium-like seating for guests to witness massive cargo ships and traveler-stuffed cruises ... s drive from Panama City into the middle of the canal’s route teeming ...

One of the absolute best reasons to go on a cruise isn’t the food or the experience of sailing in a floating hotel. Instead, ...

The Panama Canal Repurchase ... refrigerated cargo vessels and cruise ships. This global traffic of more than 10,000 ships annually demonstrates the Canal’s critical role in international ...

“Our neutrality is our greatest business asset, and it enables us to be a route for global ... a bird’s-eye view of the Panama Canal. They waved as a towering cruise ship squeezed its way ...

Such proposals are legally impossible and operationally unnecessary. Examining the reality of this vital artery of global trade makes this very clear.

adding that any Chinese presence in the area would likely be limited to tourists or passengers aboard cruise ships. The Panama Canal, a vital trade route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans ...