China's criticism of Hutchison ports deal to increase scrutiny of TikTok US sale

China's criticism of Hutchison ports deal to increase scrutiny of TikTok US sale

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the office of TikTok in Culver City, California, March 13, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

Beijing’s criticism of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison‘s move to sell its ports business is a precursor to heightened political scrutiny of major Chinese business divestments involving American buyers, analysts say.

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