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CK Hutchison

CK Hutchison Holdings is one of two flagship companies of retired Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing. Its businesses span ports, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications. It is one of the world's biggest container terminal operators and port services providers, with holdings in more than 50 ports spread out over two dozen countries. The company is headed by Li Ka-shing's eldest son, Victor Li Tzar-kuoi.

Chairman / President

LI Tzar Kuoi, Victor

CEO / Managing Director

Canning Fok

CFO / Finance Director

John Sixt

Industry

Telecommunications

Website

ckh.com.hk

Headquarters address

48th Floor, Cheung Kong Center, 2 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

Stock Code

SEHK:1

Year founded

2015

China was home to six of the world’s top 10 container ports by volume last year, including Ningbo-Zhoushan in the eastern province of Zhejiang. Photo: AFP

Science

China trains industry AI tool using ‘world’s largest’ port operation data set

Application to support research and development draws on data covering ‘the most comprehensive range of port business scenarios’, NDRC says.

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Hong Kong politics

Advisory panel urges US Congress to put Hong Kong on tighter sanctions leash

18 Nov 2025 - 4:26PM

Hong Kong economy

Panama ‘moving fast’ to pre-qualify bidders to build 2 new port terminals

7 Nov 2025 - 9:47PM

Hong Kong economy

Panama seeks partners in new port plan that ‘may ease US-China rivalry’

Panama Canal Authority says it has ‘launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners’.

28 Oct 2025 - 9:43PM

The Panama Canal Authority has met key industry players ahead of tendering its US$2.6 billion plan to build two new port terminals. Photo: AFP

SCMP Highlights

Trump-Albanese meeting, China patrols disputed waters: SCMP daily highlights

From a US trade blacklist sparking tensions to Trump downplaying mainland China’s threat to Taiwan, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

21 Oct 2025 - 9:15PM

US-China relations

China says US visa threats to Central America show ‘lack of basic respect’

Washington has threatened entry curbs on officials and others from the region seen as ‘acting on behalf’ of the Communist Party of China.

21 Oct 2025 - 10:17PMvideocam

US-China trade war

CK Hutchison gets encouraging signs of a deal with Panama government

Panama is still open to being flexible and reaching an amicable agreement with CK Hutchison, owned by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing.

21 Oct 2025 - 6:49AMvideocam

Panama

China says top US envoy to Panama ‘spreading lies’ after ‘malign’ presence jibe

Exchange of sharp accusations is latest instance of US-China tensions flaring over strategically important Central American country.

6 Oct 2025 - 9:50PMvideocam

Banking & finance

Li Ka-shing-controlled CK Hutchison’s bond sale gets high rating from Fitch, S&P

The planned notes, the proceeds of which will be used for general corporate purposes, have been rated A- by Fitch and A by S&P Global Ratings.

23 Sep 2025 - 6:25PM

Bonds

Developer Seazen joins Chinese rush back to dollar bond market

Corporate issuers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau have sold about US$80 billion in dollar notes so far in 2025, a 21 per cent jump.

23 Sep 2025 - 2:06PM

A view of residential buildings in Beijing on September 15, 2025. Photo: EPA

US-China relations

Announcing canal revamp, Panama dodges questions about Chinese ownership

Demand from China and other Asian markets for energy products that terminal expansions will accommodate is expected to double.

17 Sep 2025 - 4:58AMvideocam

A cargo ship transits through Panama Canal Cocoli locks in Panama City on February 21. Photo: AFP

China shipbuilding

‘Historical evolution’: China’s shipping firms pivot amid looming US port fees

The shipping industry is undergoing ‘unprecedented’ changes as the US prepares to hit Chinese-linked vessels with steep levies.

2 Sep 2025 - 3:18PM

Banking & finance

JPMorgan, UBS positive on CK Hutchison’s ports deal update

Morgan Stanley noted that CK Hutchison’s 11 per cent profit growth in the first half was better than its estimate.

16 Aug 2025 - 9:37AM

Hong Kong stock market

CK Hutchison says US$23 billion global ports sale delayed until 2026

The deal is taking much longer than expected because of the size and complexity, co-managing director Frank Sixt says.

14 Aug 2025 - 10:33PM

A cargo ship sails past the Panama Canal’s Port of Balboa, managed by CK Hutchison Holdings, in Panama City. Photo: AP

Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

China accuses US of ‘lies as pretext for seeking control’ of Panama Canal

US envoy tells UN meeting that Beijing’s influence is a ‘risk to Panama and the US’ and a ‘potential threat to global trade and security’.

12 Aug 2025 - 8:14PMvideocam

China’s ambassador to the UN Fu Cong said China had always respected the neutrality of the Panama Canal. US envoy Dorothy Shea, however, spoke about concerns over China’s “outsized influence” over the canal region. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

Ban Chinese-linked operators from key Panama Canal ports, US envoy says

Cabrera calls CK Hutchison ‘a bad operator’ and ‘a company of the Communist Party’.

8 Aug 2025 - 6:43AMvideocam

Millionaires and billionaires

Tsz Shan Monastery book offers peek into Li Ka-shing’s philosophy

Titled ‘Eternity in Light’, the five-chapter tome features writings about the Tsz Shan Monastery to mark its 10th anniversary.

7 Aug 2025 - 3:20PM

Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

CK Hutchison’s US$22.8 billion ports deal flounders on Panama

New legal challenges in Panama add another hurdle to Li Ka-shing’s global port sale, while attempts to allay Chinese concerns about the deal risk inflaming US opposition.

5 Aug 2025 - 5:01PM

Hong Kong

Revealed: the Li family home of 6 decades and focus of social media hoax

Located at 79 Deep Water Bay Road in the Southern district of Hong Kong Island, the mansion features three stories sitting atop an elevated podium with a swimming pool.

6 Aug 2025 - 10:19AM

Hong Kong economy

Another storm brews for CK Hutchison under Panama ports partnership proposal

State partnership plan floated by Panamanian president could trigger significant losses for Hong Kong-based conglomerate, experts warned.

5 Aug 2025 - 5:36PM

Hong Kong property

Li mansion in Deep Water Bay is ‘not for sale’, CK Asset says in rebuke

Social media speculation of the impending sale of 79 Deep Water Bay Road is “entirely fabricated”, “false” and “groundless,” CK Asset said in a statement.

4 Aug 2025 - 7:25PM

An undated photograph of the Li family’s mansion at 79 Deep Water Bay Road from a neighbouring hill on Hong Kong island. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong leader John Lee in safety pledge over bottled water deals

For the first time, the government has awarded contracts to mainland Chinese brands to supply drinking water to certain offices.

3 Aug 2025 - 9:17PM

Hong Kong economy

Panama ports deal: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison urges respect for rule of law

Panama’s president has floated the idea of state partnerships taking over ports operation in country.

2 Aug 2025 - 1:57AM

SCMP Highlights

China’s most dynamic cities, Japan’s space defence strategy: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s Politburo calling economic policy support to be stepped up to the Panama ports investigation, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

30 Jul 2025 - 9:15PM

Hong Kong economy

Panama logs over 160 actions in ports investigation amid US-China canal dispute

Panama’s attorney general says inquiry into alleged wrongdoing by CK Hutchison unit that runs two Panama Canal ports is ‘not a routine case’.

30 Jul 2025 - 2:22AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Will CK Hutchison’s plan to tap mainland Chinese firm for ports deal pay off?

Deal may become bargaining chip between US and China, experts say, as Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate looks to add ‘significant member’ to consortium.

29 Jul 2025 - 8:12PMvideocam

CK Hutchison has revealed that it plans to invite a mainland Chinese firm to join a consortium behind the deal as a “significant member”. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison seeks mainland Chinese investor for US$23 billion ports deal

Announcement comes after 145-day exclusive negotiation period between CK Hutchison and consortium ended on July 27.

28 Jul 2025 - 10:32PM

US-China relations

Mixed messages from US ahead of possible Trump-Xi summit

While suggesting progress has been made, US Treasury Secretary adds geopolitics to agenda of China trade talks. A deal would pave way for leaders to meet.

22 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM

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