Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-29 14:31Group 1 - Qi Bin, the Deputy Director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office, is reported to have returned to Beijing after only one year in office, with Zhang Yong, former Vice President of China Ocean Shipping Group, set to replace him and manage economic work, particularly the stalled sale of the Panama port by CK Hutchison Holdings [1][4] - Zhang Yong's appointment is significant as he is expected to handle the sale of 43 global ports, including the Panama port, which is a critical transaction involving the interests of the Chinese state [2][5] - Zhang Yong has a strong background in economics and international law, holding multiple advanced degrees and having participated in drafting the "14th Five-Year Plan" [2][6] Group 2 - China Ocean Shipping Group is the largest shipping enterprise in China and plays a key role in the sale of global port operations by CK Hutchison Holdings, which announced a $22.8 billion deal with a consortium led by BlackRock in March [3][7] - The transaction has attracted central government scrutiny due to its implications for national interests and security, leading to an antitrust review [3][7]