<h1>Panama withdraws from Belt and Road Initiative after US pressure; China criticizes the move as undermining relations.</h1> China has summoned Panama's ambassador after Panama withdrew from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), following threats from US President Donald Trump to reclaim the Panama Canal. China's Assistant Foreign Minister expressed regret over Panama's decision not to renew the cooperation agreement, highlighting the benefits Panama received from the BRI. China criticized the US for undermining China-Panama relations through threats. The US Secretary of State had warned Panama's President about China's influence over the canal. Panama's withdrawal could potentially lead other countries to reconsider their participation in the BRI, posing challenges for China's global influence.