美国国防部长访问巴拿马,以对抗中国在巴拿马运河附近的影响力。 U.S. Defense Secretary visits Panama to counter China's influence near the Panama Canal.

美国正在加紧努力对抗中国在巴拿马运河附近日益增长的影响力,20多年来国防部长彼得·赫格塞斯首次访问巴拿马。 The U.S. is stepping up efforts to counter China's growing influence near the Panama Canal, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visiting Panama for the first time in over 20 years. 赫格塞斯警告中国"持续的威胁", 并签署协议, 将美国军队部署在运河附近进行训练和安全. Hegseth warned about China's "ongoing threats" and signed deals to deploy U.S. troops near the canal for training and security. 巴拿马否认中国对运河的控制,并同意在美国间谍活动方面对中国经营的港口进行审计。 Panama has denied Chinese control over the canal and agreed to audit Chinese-operated ports amid U.S. espionage concerns. 美国保证其军舰通过运河的自由通行,这是一条重要的贸易路线。 The U.S. secured free passage for its warships through the canal, a vital trade route.