CK Hutchison navigates rough waters in sale of Panama Canal ports

CK Hutchison navigates rough waters in sale of Panama Canal ports CK Hutchison navigates rough waters in sale of Panama Canal ports

HONG KONG — Major Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings is facing mounting pressure from Beijing to cancel the sale of two ports near the Panama Canal.

With Chinese authorities stepping up the pressure on the company, CK Hutchison has indicated it will not move forward against Beijing’s objections. The outcome will likely be swayed by ongoing tariff negotiations between the U.S. and China.