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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 - 3:11PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Ships brandish China links to evade Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
10 Mar 2026 - 1:52AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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Superpower contest puts Iran, Panama, Venezuela and Greenland on one map
9 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China ‘stands firm as a mountain’ to protect overseas interests, compatriots
Pledge from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at most-watched press briefing comes as global volatility tests supply chains and regional influence.
9 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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My Take
My Take
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An America in decline will keep losing wars to weaker foes – including in Iran
When battles become a matter of choice rather than necessity or survival, US leaders have a preternatural ability to choose badly and undermine their own country.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM
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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
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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
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SCMP Highlights
Woman marries 2 men in Thailand, China’s bamboo-fibre drone: 7 highlights
From a woman marrying two men in Thailand to a bamboo-fibre drone, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
6 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
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 - 10:20AM
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Hong Kong politics
CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site
Panama Ports Company accuses Panamanian authorities of undermining due process with raid, slams earlier takeover of canal ports as ‘illegal’.
28 Feb 2026 - 8:24PM
Hong Kong economy
Panama raids CK Hutchison subsidiary office, days after taking over canal ports
Panamanian media says local authorities searched office of Panama Ports Company, which operated Balboa and Cristobal ports until this week.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:42PM
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Hutchison’s Panama ports deal
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Panama’s ports grab may be politically expedient, but at what cost?
In global logistics, reliability is currency. When commitments become provisional, the cost is measured not only in legal fees but in confidence.
26 Feb 2026 - 10:45AM
China-Latin America relations
The View
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Venezuela and Panama aren’t the whole story of China in Latin America
While recent events highlight the risks in volatile states, China’s position in Latin America is rooted in deep trade and investment links with the region’s largest economies.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:46PM
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Hong Kong economy
Panama’s port takeover ‘culmination of a campaign’ against CK Hutchison
Company says officials entered terminals ‘without invitation’, told staff concession had ended and ordered immediate halt to operations.
25 Feb 2026 - 1:18AM
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China-Latin America relations
Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington
White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:43AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US forces board another tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
The Veronica III, which sails under the Panamanian flag, is subject to US sanctions related to Iran, the US says.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:33AM
Hutchison’s Panama ports deal
Editorial
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Panama’s U-turn on a business deal under pressure dents investor confidence
Revoking CK Hutchison’s rights to run two canal ports is a decision that not only affects Hong Kong – it strikes at the heart of international commerce.
14 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison pursues ‘all legal options’ on Panama ports, invites consultations
Conglomerate says authorities have ‘advanced steps towards a forced exit’ of Panama Ports Company (PPC) and are preparing to transition port operations.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:25AM
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China-Latin America relations
China vows to ‘do what it can’ as US blockade leaves Cuba with just weeks of oil
Beijing pledges continued support for Cuba and champions Havana’s sovereignty as the island grapples with worsening fuel shortages.
12 Feb 2026 - 7:38AM
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Hong Kong politics
Ports row prompts Hong Kong investors to reassess stakes in Panama: John Lee
City leader also says Hong Kong government fully supports Beijing’s intention to safeguard rights of Chinese enterprises.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:40PM
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China-Latin America relations
China urged to ‘harshly’ punish Panama over court’s canal ruling
Legal analyst says Beijing should ‘consider postponing arrangements’ for Donald Trump’s visit over a ruling against a Hong Kong-based firm.
9 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison set for hard fight to secure Panama port deal compensation: experts
Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.
8 Feb 2026 - 11:10PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong summons Panama envoy over court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Commerce minister Algernon Yau says Panama ruling to strip Li Ka-shing firm’s subsidiary of canal port rights ‘undermines’ trade rules.
7 Feb 2026 - 3:30PM
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Hong Kong politics
What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?
Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:45PM
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China-Latin America relations
China keeps Cuba and Uruguay in the fold, puts Panama out in the cold
Beijing promises more aid to struggling Havana and cooperation with Montevideo as Washington looks to extend its reach in Latin America.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM
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US-China relations
The options China could take to deal with ‘serious setback’ over Panama Canal
Beijing has a range of possible options after a contract given to Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison was voided by Panama’s Supreme Court.
6 Feb 2026 - 1:07PM
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Transport and logistics
Panama’s ‘dangerous precedent’: why ports appear pawns as politics top contracts
Panama’s move to void CK Hutchison’s deal fuels fears of broader asset seizures, with analysts warning of rising risks for Chinese operators in the US sphere.
6 Feb 2026 - 12:51AM
China-Latin America relations
Panama president defends ruling after China slams canal port concession decision
Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino rejects Chinese criticism, arguing verdict was within Panama’s constitutional and legal framework.
5 Feb 2026 - 1:09AM
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