The Panamanian Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating CK Hutchison’s port contracts strengthens the U.S.' hand in the region and weakens China’s influence while undermining its investments. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/04/world/china-loses-more-than-panama-ports/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #panama #us #donaldtrump #china #chinapanamarelations #panamacanal