President Molino's decision to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative reflects his government's clear understanding of China and the threat it poses. I want to be very clear. China did not build this canal. China does not operate this canal and China will not weaponize this canal. Together with Panama in the lead, we will keep the Canal secure and available for all nations through the deterrent power of the strongest, most effective and most lethal fighting force in the world. (01:21–01:31)
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Asserts that China did not build, does not operate, and will not weaponize the Panama Canal.
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