Group 1 - The Hong Kong government announced the new members of the Chief Executive's Advisory Group, with the notable exclusion of Li Ka-shing, chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings, indicating a significant political shift [1] - CK Hutchison Holdings attempted to sell global port operations in 23 countries for $22.8 billion to BlackRock, which includes critical ports like Balboa and Cristobal, raising concerns over national security and geopolitical pressures [3] - The deal was perceived as a move to avoid geopolitical risks, but it faced backlash as it was seen to potentially harm national interests, leading to regulatory scrutiny and a halt on a significant cooperation project with Guangdong [5] Group 2 - The transaction could allow BlackRock to control 10.4% of global container throughput, posing risks such as imposing fees on Chinese vessels or restricting their passage during conflicts [5] - The market reaction was severe, with CK Hutchison's stock losing HKD 78.1 billion in market value over 11 days, and Fitch downgraded its credit rating, signaling a loss of political capital for the Li family [5] - The new advisory members are leaders in the tech sector, indicating a shift towards hard technology and emerging industries, marking the end of an era where Hong Kong tycoons relied on national benefits for expansion [5]
终于开始收拾李嘉诚,港府把李家踢出局,已经没上桌资格了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-01 10:45