INTRO: China is asking state firms to stop talks over new projects in Panama, according to Bloomberg.
It's seen as part of Beijing's broader retaliation after Panama voided Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings's contract to operate two ports along its strategic canal. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
It's seen as part of Beijing's broader retaliation after Panama voided Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings's contract to operate two ports along its strategic canal. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.