Hey there! Have you ever heard of the Panama Canal? It’s a super important waterway in Panama that lets ships travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans without going all the way around South America!
Recently, there’s been some news about China and the United States disagreeing over the Panama Canal. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, asked the U.S. to stop saying things about China that aren’t true. Guo says that the U.S. is making up stories about China wanting to control the canal.
Some newspapers in Panama are also saying that the U.S. is trying to take control of the canal by spreading fears about China. They worry this could lead to problems for Panama.
Guo Jiakun mentioned that Panama’s President, Jose Raul Mulino, doesn’t believe these claims about China. Guo hopes that the U.S. will instead do things that help everyone in the region.
It’s important for countries to work together and be honest. What do you think about this situation? 🤔
Reference(s):
China says lies cannot hide U.S. desire to control Panama Canal
cgtn.com
