Ge Long Hui·2025-12-24 03:05Core Viewpoint - BlackRock is involved in the acquisition of key assets from CK Hutchison Holdings, including ports related to the Panama Canal, but the deal is at risk of falling apart due to COSCO's demand for majority ownership [1] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves approximately HKD 22.8 billion, which includes two ports at either end of the Panama Canal and over 40 global ports [1] - Initial discussions allowed COSCO to hold 20%-30% of the shares in the 41 global ports, excluding the two Panama ports claimed by former President Trump to be influenced by China [1] Group 2: Negotiation Dynamics - COSCO was invited to join as a partner to help secure approval from Chinese regulatory authorities for the transaction [1] - COSCO's insistence on majority ownership has led BlackRock and MSC to consider abandoning the deal [1] - Ongoing negotiations are contingent on the improvement of US-China relations [1]