近日，新华社报道了中共代表团访问巴拿马的消息。与此同时，李嘉诚旗下长江和记出售港口一事引发轩然大波，长和市值在11个交易日蒸发323.6亿港 元，这笔交易背后藏着诸多复杂因素，引人深思。 贸易（资料图） 贸易（资料图） 香港媒体《大公报》在此次事件中扮演了重要角色。在不到一个月的时间里，《大公报》发布至少十几篇文章，对李嘉诚出售港口的决策进行抨击。其中， 3月13日发表的锐评《莫天真勿糊涂》、17日的"饮水思源有担当背靠祖国谋发展"社评，以及21日的评论文章《停止交割，切勿因小失大》，这三次发声尤 为引人注目。这些文章强调，商人不能向美国霸权低头，国家利益与个人利益紧密相连，即使向美国屈膝，也未必能保证自身利益。从国家利益角度来看， 这些港口未来极有可能被美国用作限制中国海外航运的工具，关乎国家的战略安全，绝不能仅仅当作普通商业活动对待。《大公报》的观点，代表了众多爱 国人士的心声，大家都期望李嘉诚能够及时停止这笔交易。 除了舆论压力，法律层面的问题也给李嘉诚带来了巨大挑战。近期有消息称，中方有关部门已介入调查李嘉诚出售海外港口业务一事，国家市场监督管理总 局等部门可能已着手研究该交易是否存在安全漏洞或反垄断 ...

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing debate surrounding the sale of Panama Canal port assets by CK Hutchison Holdings highlights the tension between corporate interests and national security, emphasizing that businesses should consider the broader implications of their actions on national development and global stability [3][4][6]. Group 1: Corporate Actions and National Interests - CK Hutchison's decision to sell port operations is viewed as short-sighted, potentially exacerbating U.S. hegemony and undermining global stability [3][4][6]. - The sale of critical infrastructure like ports is not merely a business transaction; it poses significant risks to national interests and security [6][8]. - The actions of CK Hutchison could negatively impact China's global port strategy, raising concerns about the long-term implications for national development [4][6]. Group 2: Economic and Geopolitical Implications - The port operations are crucial for global trade, with approximately 80-90% of goods relying on maritime logistics, making the Panama Canal's role vital [8]. - The potential "Americanization" of the Panama Canal could lead to increased logistical costs and instability in supply chains for China [7][8]. - The current geopolitical climate, particularly U.S.-China tensions, necessitates that businesses align their strategies with national interests to avoid detrimental outcomes [7][8]. Group 3: Public Sentiment and Reactions - There is widespread public criticism of the notion of "business without borders," with many arguing that it is naive in the context of current geopolitical realities [4][7]. - Social media reactions reflect a strong sentiment against the sale, with calls for CK Hutchison to reconsider its decision due to potential long-term consequences [8]. - The narrative surrounding the sale has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of businesses in safeguarding national interests amidst external pressures [3][6].