The sale of strategic Panama ports by CK Hutchison is facing significant delays, with sources indicating a postponement of the deal originally slated for next week. Chinese regulators have intervened, launching an antitrust review amid tensions stemming from the deal’s backing by a U.S. consortium, including BlackRock. The situation has raised eyebrows, particularly over the involvement of Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, whose family businesses are under increased scrutiny by Beijing. The delays have elicited mixed reactions in both the U.S. and China, as officials and analysts speculate on the broader implications for international business relations and the geopolitical landscape surrounding the Panama Canal.