Summary

A dispute over two container ports at the Panama Canal, operated by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, has become a geopolitical flashpoint between the U.S. and China. Panama’s top court voided CK Hutchison’s license, a move seen as a victory for the U.S. in its efforts to block China’s influence over the canal. China has responded with threats and halted talks over new projects in Panama, but analysts believe these actions are symbolic rather than a serious attempt to reverse the ruling.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/06/panama-canal-us-trump-china-xi-ck-hutchison-ports.html