How can China react to Panama Canal ruling that boosts US push to counter its influence?

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A recent court ruling has given the United States a victory in its dispute over control of the Panama Canal, a significant test case for China's response to challenges to its interests and influence in Latin America. The canal was transferred to Panama from the US in 1999, with allegations that it was being operated by China. US President Donald Trump had vowed to regain control of the canal as part of his National Security Strategy. Analysts say China has a range of tools at its disposal, including diplomatic pressure on Panama and using economic might to secure support from friendly countries. China may also consider backing a legal challenge to the ruling. The outcome is seen as a key moment in the US-China rivalry in the Americas.

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Trump vowed to regain control of the canal, alleging it was “operated by China”.

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Trump made clear his goal to assert US dominance in the Americas.

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Instead of relying on traditional diplomatic measures, the Trump administration is showing it is not afraid of using pressure tactics.

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The court ruling is expected to prove an important “test case” for how China responds to the challenge to its interests.

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The recent court ruling giving the United States a win in a tussle for control of the Panama-canal" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="8414" data-entity-type="location">Panama Canal is expected to prove an important “test case” for how China responds to the challenge to its interests and influence across Latin America.Analysts said there were a range of tools it could use, including diplomatic pressure on Panama, using its economic might to seek support from friendly countries and backing a legal challenge to the ruling.In his inaugural address last year, US President Donald Trump vowed to regain control of the canal, which Washington handed over to Panama in 1999, alleging it was “operated by China”.He has since made clear his goal to assert US dominance in the Americas as part of his National Security Strategy.“Instead of relying on traditional diplomatic measures, the Trump administration is showing it is not afraid of using pressure tactics to achieve its goal in the western hemisphere,” William Yang, a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, said.

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