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Li Ka-shing's $19B Sale Sparks Outrage in China

3/21/2025

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Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's wealthiest tycoon, is under fire from China after offloading CK Hutchison's Panama Canal port assets for a staggering $19 billion to a consortium led by BlackRock. This controversial move, perceived as a win for U.S. President Trump, has sparked outrage in Beijing, which sees it as a betrayal of its national interests.

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Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's wealthiest tycoon, is under fire from China after offloading CK Hutchison's Panama Canal port assets for a staggering $19 billion to a consortium led by BlackRock. This controversial move, perceived as a win for U.S. President Trump, has sparked outrage in Beijing, which sees it as a betrayal of its national interests.