Panama dismisses Trump’s claims of Chinese control over Panama Canal as 'nonsense'
There are no Chinese soldiers in the canal. You are free, the whole world is free to visit the canal if you please,' says Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino - Anadolu Ajansı
‘Nonsense’: Panamanian president dismisses Trump claims China controls Panama Canal
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