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China Condemns CK Hutchison's $22.8B Port Sale

3/14/2025

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China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office condemned CK Hutchison's $22.8 billion sale of Panama ports to BlackRock, calling it a betrayal of national interests. The warning, echoed in Ta Kung Pao, urged the company to rethink its decision as US-China tensions escalate. In response, CK Hutchison's shares plummeted by over 6%.

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China's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office condemned CK Hutchison's $22.8 billion sale of Panama ports to BlackRock, calling it a betrayal of national interests. The warning, echoed in Ta Kung Pao, urged the company to rethink its decision as US-China tensions escalate. In response, CK Hutchison's shares plummeted by over 6%.