We are grateful to President Molino, Minister Abrego, and your teams, along with the Panama Canal Authority, for responding to these threats and safeguarding the Canal. 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. (01:07–01:19)
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Asserts that Panama's withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative reflects understanding of China's threat.
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