US Senator Rubio criticizes HK firm's control over Panama Canal ports, raising security concerns.
CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, manages two key ports of the Panama Canal. US Secretary Marco Rubio criticized this arrangement, expressing concerns over potential Chinese influence and the risk of disrupted transit. Panama has initiated an audit of CK Hutchison's subsidiary. The company, led by billionaire Li Ka-shing, operates numerous ports globally and has ties to Chinese leadership.
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