China’s Panama-flag detention campaign starts to ease

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China’s detention of Panama-flagged vessels has significantly decreased after negotiations with Panama City, providing relief amid a maritime dispute involving port controls and inspections. The drop in detained ships reflects easing tensions between the two countries.

China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships has fallen sharply following negotiations between Beijing and Panama City, bringing relief to owners caught in an extraordinary maritime dispute linking ship inspections to control of two Panama Canal terminals. Panama said Chinese ports detained 16 vessels flying its flag during July, down from 140 in May. Only 10% of …