China calls for prudence from all parties in CK Hutchison's ports deal
發佈日期: 2025-04-28 19:30
TVB News
The Wall Street Journal reported that Beijing has notified CK Hutchison that its ports deal excluding the sale of its Panama Canal ports shall proceed without issue.
This as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not directly respond to the matter today, while stressing various sectors should not try to evade a review of the deal by the central government.
Having announced in early March its intention to sell 43 ports, including two on the opposite ends of the Panama Canal, to a consortium led by American investment firm BlackRock, CK Hutchison said weeks later that the signing of the agreement had been delayed.
On the same day, the State Administration for Market Regulation said authorities will review the deal in accordance with the law to ensure fair competition in the market.
Then, in the middle of April, the Wall Street Journal reported that CK Hutchison will continue with the sale of 41 ports while excluding the two Panama Canal ports.
On Sunday, the State Administration for Market Regulation noted it is highly concerned with the ports deal, pointing out that no party should avoid the central government's scrutiny when engaging in any deal.
Meanwhile, TVB News asked the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for comments pertaining to the Wall Street Journal report.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun echoed the State Administration for Market Regulation's sentiment, adding that those who take action to evade the review will be subject to legal consequences.
Guo stressed China opposes acts of economic coercion, and urged all parties to engage in healthy communication with Chinese authorities.
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that China will continue on its path of reform and encouraged overseas businesses to invest in the country.
