When asked about the joint statement issued on April 28 local time by the US and several Latin American countries accusing China of "politicizing maritime trade" in the Panama port issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday at a press conference that the remarks are completely fabricated and a deliberate distortion of facts. “Who has long occupied the Panama Canal, launched armed invasions against Panama, and wantonly trampled on Panama’s sovereignty and dignity? Who is converting the ...