Analysts say Trump's remarks on territory are based on China.
Canada and Greenland are the centers of the Arctic Circle, which must compete with China for resources and trade routes.
The Panama Canal is considered a key artery for China to advance into the Western Hemisphere.
As the U.S. grows in influence over the region, it can be a powerful tool of pressure on China.
With the second Trump administration about to be launched, there are concerns that Trump's territorial remarks could turn into a serious diplomatic issue.
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