Panama Canal and Canal Zone

Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct

The controller general of Panama said CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong conglomerate, did not properly renew its license to operate two ports that are part of a $19 billion deal involving BlackRock.

By Peter Eavis

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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.

By Alexandra Stevenson and Joy Dong

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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.”

By Alexandra Stevenson

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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.

By Keith Bradsher