COThe article reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned China against attempting to gain control over the Panama Canal, asserting that the United States will prevent such an outcome. Trump criticized the 1999 handover of the canal to Panama, calling it a mistake, and claimed that China’s actions threaten U.S. interests. The article notes that Trump previously suggested using U.S. military forces to control the canal in early 2025. In response, the Chinese embassy in Panama accused the U.S. of being 'intimidating and abusive' and urged it to focus on benefiting local populations rather than spreading false accusations. The Chinese embassy also highlighted that the U.S. itself had cut off the canal during its 1989 invasion, emphasizing that China has never been involved in managing or operating the canal.
Lecture du biais (Droite): The article frames Trump's warnings about China's potential influence over the Panama Canal as a legitimate concern, using strong language like 'error,' 'apoderarse,' and 'despojo.' It emphasizes U.S. historical claims over the canal and portrays China as a threat, aligning with conservative or pro-
