China BLOCKS USA $23B Panama Deal: Why China Won’t Let Go of the Panama Canal

In early 2023, a $23 billion deal between Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison and a BlackRock-led consortium aimed to sell critical ports near the Panama Canal—one of the most strategic trade routes in the world. But just as the deal neared completion, China stepped in with a surprise: an anti-monopoly investigation that halted everything.

Why did Beijing intervene? Was it about trade, national security, or global power? In this deep-dive, we break down the real story behind China’s bold move, BlackRock’s strategic ambitions, and why the Panama Canal has become a flashpoint in the rising competition between the U.S. and China.

🔍 Topics Covered:

The strategic importance of the Panama Canal

CK Hutchison's global port empire

BlackRock’s role in the global trade chessboard

China’s anti-monopoly investigation: power move or fair regulation?

U.S. national security concerns and the return of great power rivalry

The “String of Pearls” and China's global infrastructure strategy

The future of global trade and geopolitical influence

🌐 This isn’t just a business story—it’s a look into the new battleground of global power: ports, shipping lanes, and the infrastructure that moves the modern world.

📌 If you're interested in global politics, trade strategy, or U.S.-China relations, this is a must-watch.

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Was China right to block the deal? Is the U.S. losing influence in its own backyard? How should rising powers reshape the world order?

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