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CK Hutchison Eyes 'Major' Chinese Investor For Panama Ports Deal

Cranes and containers are seen along the Panama Canal. Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said it was considering inviting a Chinese "major strategic investor" to join a US-led consortium negotiating the sale of its global ports business, including operations at the Panama Canal. (Credit: AFP)

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison said Monday it was considering inviting a Chinese "major strategic investor" to join a US-led consortium negotiating the sale of its global ports business outside China, including operations at the Panama Canal.

The firm said in March it was offloading the ports -- including operations in the vital Central American waterway -- to a group led by asset manager BlackRock for $19 billion in cash.

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