China's construction binge spreads to Americas, rattles US

China's expansion in Latin America of its Belt and Road initiative to build ports & other trade-related facilities is stirring alarm in Washington over Beijing's ambitions in a region that American leaders since 19th century have seen as off-limits to other powers. China is hardly a newcomer to the region, but now it's focusing on countries such as Panama.

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