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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Finland, Myanmar:

Papers please: China raises pressure on Panama amid canal row with ship inspection wave Intensified inspections for Panama-flagged vessels – among the world’s most common registrations – retaliation for canal port seizure, source says ![Containers si... [1]

HONG KONG (AP) -- A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based company that has lost control of two critical ports on the Panama Canal said it is seeking $2 billion of compensation in damages from Panama over its "illegal" takeover of the ports. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -- Panama's Supreme Court late on Thursday annulled key port contracts held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison because they were unconstitutional, leaving the future of operations along the Panama Canal unclear. (confirmed by 3 sources) [3]

TOKYO/HONG KONG -- Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison on Wednesday said its unit is pursuing international arbitration against Panama over the loss of its concession to run ports at both ends of the Panama Canal. [4]

Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules ![Panama’s Supreme Court of Justi... [5]

US-China tensionsCK Hutchison contract failed to serve public interest, says Panama court Decision gives US a victory amid growing rivalry with China over trade routes Shipping containers at a Panama Ports Co. facility on Jan. [6]

TOKYO -- China has fired back after the U.S. ambassador to Panama accused Beijing of being a malignant influence in a local interview, rekindling tensions surrounding the future of one of the world's most critical trade routes, the Panama Canal. [7]

‘Total misperception’ Panama Canal under China’s influence, official says Panama has to do ‘very, very good job’ in explaining to US administration that there is no foreign interference, vice-minister says ![The Panama Canal will remain neutral despi... [8]

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