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CK Hutchison

CK Hutchison Holdings is one of two flagship companies of retired Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing. Its businesses span ports, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications. It is one of the world's biggest container terminal operators and port services providers, with holdings in more than 50 ports spread out over two dozen countries. The company is headed by Li Ka-shing's eldest son, Victor Li Tzar-kuoi.

Chairman / President

LI Tzar Kuoi, Victor

CEO / Managing Director

Canning Fok

CFO / Finance Director

John Sixt

Industry

Telecommunications

Website

ckh.com.hk

Headquarters address

48th Floor, Cheung Kong Center, 2 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

Stock Code

SEHK:1

Year founded

2015

Containers sit at the Balboa terminal, formerly run by CK Hutchison’s Panama Ports, after the Panama government ordered the occupation of the port following a court ruling that the concession was unconstitutional. Photo: AP

China-Latin America relations

Panama rejects US pressure claims as it seeks to ease China tensions

Panamanian president looks to defuse issues with Beijing as South American country attempts to renew key China maritime agreement.

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Panama

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China-Latin America relations

Panama encourages dialogue at UN as canal tensions with China simmer

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Investing

Why more Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies are building cash buffers

Cash holdings rise among traditional firms listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai as productive places to deploy capital dwindle, analysts say.

22 May 2026 - 10:12AM

In today’s environment, with China’s recovery still uneven and private-sector investment appetite weak, companies are finding fewer productive places to deploy capital, according to an analyst. Photo: Shutterstock

Mergers & Acquisitions

Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison rules out sale of Hong Kong supermarket ParknShop

Chain operator’s executive dismisses speculation of a tie-up, and praises staff amid an ‘extremely competitive environment’.

21 May 2026 - 5:32PM

Banking & finance

Investors bet CK Hutchison is exiting a mature sector at right time – once again

Disposal of VodafoneThree adds to Li family’s record of cycle-savvy moves, with investors weighing where war chest will flow next.

12 May 2026 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong economy

Small grocers’ neighbourhood links can help them beat price war, experts say

Latest price war erupted ahead of Mother’s Day with ParknShop, Wellcome offering 12 per cent off for shoppers who met minimum spending threshold.

10 May 2026 - 11:13PM

A customer at ParknShop’s store in Tai Hang. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers pack major supermarkets amid ‘price war’ on eve of Mother’s Day

ParknShop and Wellcome offer 12 per cent off purchases, while HKTVmall tries to lure customers with up to 15 per cent off at physical stores.

9 May 2026 - 8:04PM

Banking & finance

CK Hutchison’s VodafoneThree exit sparks dividend speculation

Disposal of stake in UK’s biggest mobile carrier adds HK$2 billion profit, but conglomerate unlikely to declare special dividend: Citigroup.

6 May 2026 - 5:45PM

China-Latin America relations

Panama minister slams China ship crackdown, tells deputies in Beijing: push back

Foreign minister says court ruling must not be used as leverage against Panama’s merchant fleet as ship detentions mount.

6 May 2026 - 3:39AMvideocam

A Panamanian-flagged vessel transits the Panama Canal in March; dozens of such ships have faced heightened inspections in Chinese ports amid rising tensions. Photo: Reuters

China’s private sector

CK Hutchison exits UK’s largest carrier VodafoneThree in US$5.82 billion deal

Sale of 49 per cent stake marks CK Hutchison’s latest asset move, following disposal of UK Power Networks, as group builds cash war chest.

5 May 2026 - 5:33PMvideocam

Hong Kong-listed conglomerate CK Hutchison has agreed to exit its 49 per cent stake in the UK’s largest mobile operator VodafoneThree. Photo: CK Hutchison

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong watchdog monitoring potential merger of city’s top 2 supermarket chains

Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal amid decline in citywide supermarket sales.

18 Apr 2026 - 10:27PM

China-Latin America relations

Rubio raises concerns over China’s detention of Panama-flagged ships

Panama’s decision to strip Panama Ports Company of its concessions is a test of US backing for countries challenging China, experts say.

3 Apr 2026 - 4:35PMvideocam

China-Latin America relations

China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab

US body says Beijing’s inspections of Panama-flagged ships exceed historical norms and may be reprisals over ousted Hong Kong operator.

1 Apr 2026 - 1:07AMvideocam

People work on a construction project at the Port of Balboa, managed by Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings, at the entrance to the Panama Canal in February. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison expands Panama ports claim as losses ‘surpass’ US$2 billion

Subsidiary Panama Ports Company slams Panamanian government’s ‘attack campaign’ as it expands international arbitration claim over damages.

25 Mar 2026 - 9:12PM

Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, claims Panama’s seizure of its port concessions have resulted in damages of more than US$2 billion. Photo: AP

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Hong Kong economy

Panama⁠ accuses CK Hutchison subsidiary of lying about arbitration response

President Jose Raul Mulino slams Panama Ports Company for accusing country of failing to file response to arbitration request.

20 Mar 2026 - 6:37PM

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison vows to pursue ‘all legal remedies’ over seized Panama ports

Group says diversified network could benefit from higher storage revenue as inventory demand rises amid Strait of Hormuz crisis.

19 Mar 2026 - 10:50PM

Cristobal port was seized by Panamanian authorities in February. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison reports 7% gain in underlying profit

Diversified business mitigates impact of adverse developments including ‘legal conflict’ over Panama ports, chairman says.

19 Mar 2026 - 6:31PM

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama for missing arbitration deadline

Panama Ports Company also confirms offices were raided by alleged ‘armed security forces’ and accuses authorities of disregarding rule of law.

17 Mar 2026 - 7:37PM

China trade

As shipping risks mount, Xi pushes international port alliance as fail-safe

A speech last year highlights Beijing’s focus on maritime rights – a concern analysts say will only intensify as threats to global shipping increase.

17 Mar 2026 - 12:22PM

Tensions flared between China and Panama last year over two ports, which Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison had operated on the Panama Canal for decades. Photo: AFP

China-Latin America relations

China wants Brazil’s biggest port terminal. Washington just said no

US consul-general Kevin Murakami told port executives the Santos megadeal should not fall into ‘unwanted hands’.

17 Mar 2026 - 3:12AMvideocam

Tecon Santos 10, a planned 621,000-square-metre container terminal in Brazil’s port city of Santos, is expected to boost the country’s capacity by 3.25 million TEUs under a 25-year concession. Photo: Reuters

China trade

Papers please: China raises pressure on Panama with ship inspection wave

Intensified inspections for Panama-flagged vessels – among the world’s most common registrations – retaliation for canal port seizure, source says.

16 Mar 2026 - 7:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Panama urges Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at canal

Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza says Cosco’s 4 per cent of cargo transshipped in Balboa is ‘significant’ and hopes company returns.

15 Mar 2026 - 9:06PM

US-China trade war

China summons Maersk, MSC on shipping operations amid Panama saga, Iran war

Beijing gave no reason for order – but both firms at centre of dispute after Panama ruled against CK Hutchison’s operation of two ports.

10 Mar 2026 - 3:11PMvideocam

The main entrance of the port of Balboa in Panama City, taken on February 12. Panama Ports Company (PPC), a subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, is seeking US$2 billion in damages from the Panamanian government over what it described as the “illegal takeover” of the operations of two ports at either end of the strategic canal. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison subsidiary seeks US$2 billion for Panama’s takeover of canal ports

Panama Ports Company says it has submitted claim for arbitration in compliance with rules of International Chamber of Commerce.

7 Mar 2026 - 9:18PM

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison escalates legal action over Panama ports seizure

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate accuses Panama authorities of ignoring requests for communication and keeping group in the dark.

6 Mar 2026 - 9:35PM

China trade

Despite loss of Panama Canal, China investing US$23.9b in global seaports: study

Beijing funds 363 ports outside the Panama Canal to safeguard against East-West decoupling and US bid to curb China’s supply chain influence.

6 Mar 2026 - 10:20AMvideocam

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