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Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict

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Marco Rubio says he has " zero doubt" China has contingency plan to shut down Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the U.S. , Rubio says.

Rubio , a longtime China hawk during his Senate career, echoed some of President Donald Trump 's concerns about Chinese influence over the strategic waterway.

The Panamanian government has vehemently denied ceding operation of the canal to China .

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