Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-13 02:29Group 1 - The company announced that it has notified the Republic of Panama regarding a dispute under the investment protection treaty to safeguard its interests and invited the government for consultations [1] - The company claims that the Panamanian government is taking actions to force its subsidiary, Panama Ports Company, to exit operations and is implementing transitional measures without clear operational plans [1] - The company will continue to consult legal advisors and explore all possible avenues, including legal actions against the Republic of Panama and third parties involved [1] Group 2 - The company stated that the Panamanian government has not provided any guarantees or clear explanations regarding the operations of Panama Ports Company at Balboa and Cristobal ports, leading to further disruptions and damages [2] - The immediate consequence of a potential termination of the Panama Ports Company's concession rights would be its inability to operate the container terminals at Balboa and Cristobal ports [2] - The continuation of operations at these two ports is entirely dependent on the actions of the Panamanian Supreme Court and government, which are beyond the company's control [2]