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US, China raise the stakes in Panama Canal ports row
Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 30, 2025 China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say. Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison this month sold 43 ports in 23 countries - including operations in the vital Central American canal - to a group led by giant asset manager BlackRock for $19 billio
Hong Kong (AFP) Mar 30, 2025
China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison this month sold 43 ports in 23 countries - including operations in the vital Central American canal - to a group led by giant asset manager BlackRock for $19 billio
China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.
Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison this month sold 43 ports in 23 countries - including operations in the vital Central American canal - to a group led by giant asset manager BlackRock for $19 billio 
