Yanuki
Politics / International Trade
Panama has annulled key port contracts held by CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, and transferred interim operations of the Balboa and Cristobal terminals to A.P. Moller-Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC). This decision f...
Politics / International Relations
The Panama Canal, a vital link between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, is at the center of a growing power struggle between the U.S. and China. A recent court decision in Panama, voiding a Hong Kong-backed firm's operating license for key...
Politics / International
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva voiced strong support for Panama's independence and sovereignty over the Panama Canal during Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino's official visit. This declaration comes in response to recent...
Geopolitics / International Relations
China is seeking greater influence over the Panama Canal as a deal involving BlackRock and CK Hutchison faces headwinds. This development raises concerns about the strategic waterway's future and the balance of power in global trade.
World / China
The ownership of ports at either end of the Panama Canal has become a point of contention between China and the United States. The deal, involving the transfer of terminals from CK Hutchison to Western firms, faces a critical deadline amid...
Politics / International Relations
Recent comments by President Donald Trump have reignited discussions surrounding the Panama Canal, specifically focusing on the 1977 treaties that transferred control to Panama and the perceived growing influence of China in the region. Thi...
Business / Geopolitics
A significant deal involving key ports near the Panama Canal has hit a snag. Chinese antitrust regulators have launched an investigation into the planned sale of two Panamanian ports by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to a US consortium led by...
