Trump and China Clash Over Panama Canal in Test of Hong Kong’s Status
Beijing’s threat to stop a tycoon’s sale of his ports business has dealmakers wondering if they can still operate without political interference. | 1d 3:07 AM ET ago |
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China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors. Business live – latest updates China has criticised the sale of the business ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal
The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Hong Kong Adds to China’s Growing Criticism of Panama Canal Deal
The city’s chief executive said a deal between the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison and BlackRock, a major American investment firm, requires “serious attention.”The New York Times - 4d -
Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump
Hong Kong’s leader says his government opposes coercion by foreign governments, an allusion to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of criticizing a prominent local ...ABC News - 4d -
Lee Shau-Kee, Hong Kong Real Estate Tycoon, Dies at 97
Sometimes called the Warren Buffett of Hong Kong, he made his billions by initially building apartments for middle-class descendants of mainland refugees.The New York Times - 4d -
In Latin America, China is finally losing ground
Mexico is reviewing its tariff policy over China, and an American investor group has signed a huge deal taking control over key ports near the Panama Canal, indicating that Trump's America First ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident
The Australian foreign minister raised concerns with China over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of a Hong Kong dissident.NBC News - 3d -
Panama will not give in to Trump's canal threats
These tensions resurrect unresolved legacies of America’s military footprint in Panama.The Hill - 2d -
Trump Has Hinted at a Xi Visit. China Is Still Wondering What He Wants.
Chinese experts say Beijing is open to talks but is being stonewalled by the State Department and other official channels.The New York Times - 1d
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