President Trump has said he wants American control of the canal, putting the longtime ports operator, CK Hutchison, in the cross-hairs of the U.S.-China trade conflict.
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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.
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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.”
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Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know
The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.