A sale by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison of its overseas ports, including two in Panama, to a BlackRock consortium continues to stir debate as to its eventual outcome. China has expressed unhappiness, suggesting the deal would hurt national interest, while CK Hutchison has said the transaction is purely commercial. In a two-part special, we speak to insiders on how the trifecta of geopolitics, the domestic politics of Panama and changes in the port business influenced CK Hutchison.
Updated: 25 Mar, 2025