The Chinese government risks sending a harmful message about Hong Kong companies’ independence amid the row over the future of the Panama Canal’s ports.
A container ship during cargo operations in the Port of Cristóbal, Panama. Credit: Mariusz via Adobe Stock
While President Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese goods to 145 percent this year, Xi Jinping has been trying both to reconcile with the business community at home and to send a message overseas that China can be taken seriously as a supporter of free trade and open markets.
The Port of Cristóbal, located at the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal, is operated by CK Hutchison. Credit: Panama Maritime Authority
It is hardly a good time, then, for a row over whether Beijing i
Exclusive longform investigative journalism, Q&As, news and analysis, and data on Chinese business elites and corporations. We publish China scoops you won't find anywhere else.
A weekly curated reading list on China from Andrew Peaple.
A daily roundup of China finance, business and economics headlines.
We offer discounts for groups, institutions and students. Go to our Subscriptions page for details.
Concrete outcomes are hard to discern, but Xi Jinping will see the treatment he received from Trump as a sign that China is now a peer of the United States.
The Concordia AI founder explains how Beijing is looking to regulate and pace AI's development while making sure it keeps up in the global race, and talks about the prospects of the U.S. and China...
Corporate Risk Intelligence for National Security, Compliance & Due Diligence
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
