China Slams US for Panama Canal 'Blackmail' Claim
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China Slams US for Panama Canal 'Blackmail' Claim

Tensions between the United States and China escalated this week after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Beijing of being a threat to the Panama Canal, prompting a swift retort from Chinese officials, who labeled the remarks as "blackmail" and interference, The Hill reported.