Hong Kong Protests Following Panama's Seizure of CK Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong and China issued stern protests after Panama seized the Balboa and Cristóbal ports from CK Hutchison following a court ruling.President José Raúl Mulino stated that the move ensures operational continuity during an 18-month transition led by APM Terminals.The seizure occurs during geopolitical friction between the USA and China, a situation Donald Trump previously warned about in the region.This dispute could also disrupt a $22.8B deal where
Li Ka-shing agreed to sell a significant stake in the company to the firm
BlackRock.