---
title: "Chinese state media criticizes CKH Holdings for selling ports as handing a knife to competitors, then deletes the article"
description: "Chinese state media criticized CK Hutchison Holdings' plan to sell its overseas port business, stating that the transaction involves significant national interests and describing it as \"selling the do"
type: "news"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/233747444.md"
published_at: "2025-03-30T04:30:57.000Z"
---

# Chinese state media criticizes CKH Holdings for selling ports as handing a knife to competitors, then deletes the article

> Chinese state media criticized CK Hutchison Holdings' plan to sell its overseas port business, stating that the transaction involves significant national interests and describing it as "selling the dock is no different from handing a knife to the opponent." The article was quickly deleted after publication, indicating China's strong opposition to the deal. The State Administration for Market Regulation of China stated that it will review the transaction in accordance with the law to protect fair market competition and public social interests

Chinese state media CCTV's new media outlet "Yuyuantan Tian" recently commented on CK Hutchison Holdings' plan to sell its overseas port business, stating that this transaction involves significant national interests, and "selling off the docks is akin to handing a knife to the opponent"; however, this article is currently no longer visible on the Yuyuantan Tian Weibo account.

On the 29th, Sina News reprinted the article from "Yuyuantan Tian," indicating that after CK Hutchison Holdings announced on the 4th its intention to sell its Panama Canal and other port businesses to a consortium led by BlackRock, the official website of the State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposted several articles from Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao and summarized five insights behind these articles.

One of the insights is that port operations are not ordinary assets but critical infrastructure, and this transaction by CK Hutchison Holdings involves significant national interests. As geopolitical tensions increase, "selling off the docks is akin to handing a knife to the opponent."

The other four insights include that the transaction does not align with commercial logic, that selling ports under U.S. coercion fuels the arrogance of hegemony, that after the Panama Canal becomes "Americanized," China's shipping trade in that area will inevitably be constrained by the U.S., and that CK Hutchison should handle transactions that may harm national interests with caution from the perspective of China's national interests.

This article can still be found online, but it has disappeared from the Yuyuantan Tian Weibo account. Reuters reported on the 29th that the article was quickly deleted after being posted on the Yuyuantan Tian Weibo account, and regardless of the reason for its disappearance, it highlights the increasing opposition from China to this transaction.

On the 28th, the State Administration for Market Regulation of China responded to questions from reporters at Ta Kung Wen Wei All-Media, stating that it has noted CK Hutchison's transaction and will conduct a review in accordance with the law to protect fair market competition and safeguard public interests

### Related Stocks

- [CKHUY.US - CK Hutchison Holdings](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/CKHUY.US.md)
- [00001.HK - CKH HOLDINGS](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/00001.HK.md)
- [09898.HK - WB-SW](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/09898.HK.md)

## Related News & Research

| Title | Description | URL |
|-------|-------------|-----|
| A Look At CK Hutchison Holdings (SEHK:1) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum | CK Hutchison Holdings (SEHK:1) has gained investor attention due to a strong share price performance, with a 19.3% retur | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276191173.md) |
| CK Hutchison Updates Status Of Disputes On PPC's Terminal Operations In Panama | CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd has updated on disputes regarding PPC's terminal operations in Panama, notifying the governmen | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275739926.md) |
| Global Yatirim Says Number Of Calls In Unit GPH's Ports In January 2026 Is 11% Higher Than January 2025 | Global Yatirim Holding :GLOBAL YATIRIM - NUMBER OF CALLS IN UNIT GPH'S PORTS IN JANUARY 2026 11% HIGHER THAN JAN 2025GLO | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276142327.md) |
| Adani Ports And Port Of Marseille Fos Sign Strategic IMEC Partnership | Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd :ADANI PORTS & SEZ AND PORT OF MARSEILLE FOS SIGN STRATEGIC IMEC PARTNERSHIPPA | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276197648.md) |
| HK firm CK Hutchison threatens legal action if Maersk takes over Panama ports | Hong Kong's CK Hutchison has threatened legal action against Maersk following the annulment of its contract to operate t | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275780079.md) |

---

> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.