Thinking About ChinaOpinionBeijing’s ‘Panama Strategy’ Is GlobalChinese regime wants to control key waterways to set up global trade controls and military dominance in a bid to challenge the United States.SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintContainer ship Tampa Triumph passes through the Miraflores Locks as it transits the Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama, on Sept. 20, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesJames Gorrie3/6/2025|Updated: 3/9/20250:00X 1CommentaryWhat’s behind the Trump administration’s interest in revisiting the Panama Canal Treaty?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.