The sale of CK Hutchison’s Panama Canal port operations to a US-led consortium has triggered geopolitical debate. Some view it as a routine corporate transaction driven by financial gains and risk reduction. Others see it as a strategic move in the US-China rivalry, impacting global trade and security. The deal strengthens US influence over a vital waterway. Pro Perspective: The sale is a commercial decision allowing CK Hutchison to gain $19 billion and reduce exposure in a politically charged region, as they never controlled the canal itself. Against Perspective: Beijing perceives the sale as a setback for Chinese influence in a crucial trade route and part of a pattern of Western pressure against Chinese firms. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn