The deal to transfer operating rights of the two main ports of the Panama Canal between the Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison and U.S.-based investment firm BlackRock is facing quiet sabotage from Beijing. Why is the U.S. so invested in Panama’s port infrastructure? And what does China’s interference reveal about its expanding geopolitical ambitions and the future of U.S.-China relations?

The deal to transfer operating rights of the two main ports of the Panama Canal between the Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison and U.S.-based investment firm BlackRock is facing quiet sabotage from Beijing. Why is the U.S. so invested in Panama’s port infrastructure? And what does China’s interference reveal about its expanding geopolitical ambitions and the future of U.S.-China relations?

Panama In The Crosshairs

A show that brings you in-depth sociopolitical analysis on China with sharp insights, presented in a brief and engaging fashion, leaving you one step closer to becoming a sinophile. The host of the show has lived in both China and Taiwan, and has travelled extensively within both countries, visiting more cities than most Chinese people have. He has an MBA and an MS in Conflict Analysis, with over 10 years of experience in international business and analysis focused on China.

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