Tag #Hutchison Ports

Who actually controls the Panama Canal, and what is the extent of China's influence on its operations?

The Panama Canal is controlled by Panama, with the Panama Ports Company operating it under a 25-year agreement. A Hong Kong-based company, Hutchison Ports, operates the ports at either end, but this does not grant them control over canal operations. The US is the largest user of the canal, accounting for about three-quarters of the cargo.