Since winning the US election in November, President Donald Trump has refused to rule out the use of force to seize the Panama Canal, built by Washington over a century ago and later handed over to Panama.
Beyond the tolls paid, Washington has appeared chiefly concerned about Chinese investment in the 80-kilometre (50-mile) long canal, which handles five percent of global maritime trade.
He had threatened action against Panama unless it made immediate changes to reduce Chinese influence on the canal.
China has “lodged a solemn representation with the US side”, an unnamed spokesperson added.
Rubio hailed that pledge as a “great step forward” for bilateral relations.
“Its achievements have benefited people in countries such as Panama,“ foreign ministry spokesman Lin told a briefing.
Western critics accuse China of using the BRI to enmesh developing nations in unsustainable debt to exert diplomatic leverage over them or even seize their assets.
“The US side’s attacks and interference in relevant cooperation once again expose its hegemonic nature,“ the foreign ministry said.
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