Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panamanian leaders that the U.S. would protect its rights under the Panama Canal Treaty if the Central American nation didn’t move to oust Chinese-connected companies near the critical waterway.

After a visit to Panama on Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State said China's presence there is 'unacceptable' and called for that to change.{ai:summary}<p>Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panamanian leaders that the U.S. would uphold its rights under the Panama Canal Treaty if Panama does not take action against Chinese-connected companies operating near the canal. </p><p>This statement underscores the U.S. commitment to maintaining influence in the region. #foreignaffairs</p>

China's presence at Panama Canal 'unacceptable,' Rubio says after maiden foreign visit

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