外交部回应香港长和出售海外港口资产
Group 1 - The article discusses concerns raised by the Panama Canal Authority regarding the sale of Hong Kong's Cheung Kong Holdings' port assets, suggesting that the transaction structure may lead to excessive concentration of port ownership, harming market competitiveness in Panama and violating neutrality principles [1] - The Chinese government, represented by spokesperson Lin Jian, emphasized its opposition to economic coercion and reiterated support for Panama's sovereignty and its rights as an independent nation [1] - Lin Jian stated that China respects Panama's sovereignty over the canal and acknowledges its status as a permanently neutral international waterway, indicating a commitment to uphold Panama's legitimate rights [1]