Calling on the Government of Panama to expel officials and interests of the People's Republic of China and terminate Chinese management of key Panamanian ports.

This resolution expresses profound concern regarding the presence and influence of the People's Republic of China in Panamanian ports and infrastructure, specifically highlighting the strategic ports of Balboa and Cristobal. It calls upon the Government of Panama to reaffirm its commitment to the permanent neutrality of the Panama Canal by reviewing and terminating agreements that allow Chinese state-owned or affiliated entities to manage strategic infrastructure. Furthermore, it urges Panama to expel all officials from the People's Republic of China operating within these critical projects to protect its sovereignty and the security of the Western Hemisphere. The resolution also urges the Government of the United States to take decisive action, including leveraging provisions in the Neutrality Treaty to monitor and address threats to the canal's neutrality and counter undue foreign influence. It recommends providing technical, financial, and strategic support to Panama to assert control over its critical infrastructure and reduce dependence on Chinese-affiliated entities. The resolution proposes establishing a framework for a collaborative U.S.-Panama partnership to restore operational control of the canal, offering significant U.S. investments to modernize infrastructure, and forming a joint task force to oversee canal security and operations, thereby enhancing regional security and ensuring freedom of navigation.