<h1>Hong Kong Business Leader Faces Scrutiny Over $23B Port Asset Sale to BlackRock, Raising Geopolitical Tensions</h1> Hong Kong's leading business figure is under scrutiny after CK Hutchison Holdings decided to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including a U.S. investment firm, BlackRock Inc., which has displeased Beijing. The deal, valued at nearly USD 23 billion, excludes Hong Kong and mainland China ports. Beijing's criticism highlights the tension between Hong Kong businesses balancing national loyalty and capitalist interests. The transaction, which requires Panama's government approval, has sparked geopolitical concerns. The situation underscores the complex relationship between private businesses and Beijing, with potential implications for U.S.-China relations and Hong Kong's business autonomy.