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Shirley Zhao

@shirleyzhaoxy

Journalist based in Hong Kong @business, covering gaming, consumer and conglomerates. Views are my own. Email: [email protected]

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Some Chinese agencies are studying Li Ka-shing's port deal for potential security/ antitrust beaches, sources said. The examination may not mean that any action will be taken, they said. China Is Said to Scrutinize Li Ka-shing’s Port Deal for Breaches bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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What's next for Li Ka-shing's port deal? How did the 96-year-old tycoon gain his nickname "Superman"? Filipe Pacheco and I wrote this explainer. Why Billionaire Li-Ka-shing's Panama Ports Deal Infuriated China bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Billionaire Li Ka-shing's flagship conglomerate warns of increasing geopolitical and trade tensions, as its profit falls and a ports deal angers China. -- w/Shawna Kwan CK Hutchison Flags Political Risk as Port Deal Upsets China bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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In its latest commentary, Ta Kung Pao said billionaire Li's agreement to sell two Panama ports will damage China's national security and development interests, thus violating Hong Kong laws. Pro-Beijing Paper Urges Li Ka-shing to Scrap Panama Port Sale bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Negotiations for Li Ka-shing's CKH to sell 43 ports to a BlackRock-led group are moving ahead as planned, sources said, indicating that China's anger over the deal has not yet disrupted the talks. CK Hutchison Said to Proceed With Port Deal Amid China Ire bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Pressure is mounting on billionaire Li. While his CK Hutchison and private investment arm have little dealing with China, CK Asset and son Richard Li's PCG are more exposed. China Said to Pause New Deals With Li Ka-shing, Family After Panama Ports Deal bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Billionaire Cheng family has finally pledged its heritage asset Victoria Dockside (including K11 Musea) for an additional loan to ease its debt woes. New World Seeks $2 Billion Loan Pledging Prized Hong Kong Asset bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Less than a week before CK Hutch is expected to sign a definitive agreement on selling two Panama ports to a BlackRock-led group, Hong Kong media reported the parties won't meet the deadline. CK Hutchison Will Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal, Media Say bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Billionaire Li Ka-shing is looking to delay the expected signing of the Panama port sale with a BlackRock-led group next week, but works on the deal are still progressing, sources said. CK Hutchison, BlackRock to Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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While China is trying to woo overseas investors, its pressure on Li Ka-shing to stop a port sale risks scaring away businesses. -- w/ Luci Xi Showdown With Li Ka-shing Threatens China’s Pro-Business Push bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Hong Kong's stock market today. Chinese Markets Reel as Trade War Fuels Growth Slowdown Fears bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Hong Kong's stock market today.
 
Chinese Markets Reel as Trade War Fuels Growth Slowdown Fears
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While the US-China tariffs war is heating up, we took a deep dive into what happened behind the scenes of Li Ka-shing's port deal, and what options he has facing political complications involving the US, China and Panama. --w/ Dong Cao, Manuel Baigorri bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Scoop: Italian tycoon Aponte family's firm will own most of the 43 ports sold by Li Ka-shing, while BlackRock will control the two in Panama -- latest revelation of a deal that's upset China over US involvement. --w/ Dong Cao, Manuel Baigorri bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Scoop: Warburg Pincus-backed ESR Group is offering to sell a premium office tower in Shanghai at a 20% discount, reflecting increasing investor concerns about China's economic outlook amid a property market crisis and trade tensions. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Macau's April gaming revenue better than feared, but outlook for this year remains uncertain amid trade war. (Also on Bloomberg TV: youtu.be/RjSdaiyzCHw?t=…) bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Some luxury brands like Balenciaga and Versace are pulling back from steep discounts in China, seeking to rebuild an image of exclusivity to lure back wealthy shoppers whose spending remains less affected by economic slowdown. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Exclusive: The slow progress and depressed outlook for New World's $2.6 billion mega mall at Hong Kong's international airport is raising concerns among executives. Nice working with Danny Lee and Shawna Kwan to get this deep dive out. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Scoop: China's largest shipping company Cosco is among firms in talks with a consortium seeking to buy billionaire Li Ka-shing's global ports. The development has raised hope that it may ease China's concerns over the controversial deal. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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Scoop: Billionaire Cheng family's New World seals deal with Louis Vuitton on megastore in Hong Kong. -- with Haze Fan bloomberg.com/news/articles/…