(9 Apr 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: MOFA Briefing Spokesperson: Lin Jian Date: 9 April 2025 Duration: 07 min 01 sec 1. During his visit to Panama, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth claimed that China is conducting espionage activities in Panama by controlling key infrastructure in the Panama Canal area, endangering the security, prosperity, and sovereignty of Panama and the U.S. The U.S. will not allow Communist China or any country to threaten the operation or integrity of the canal. The U.S. will