Beijing vowed to "resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies" following a decision by Panama's highest court.⁣ ⁣ The ruling annulled a concession that permitted the Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison to operate ports at the strategically vital Panama Canal.⁣ ⁣ Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated that China would take "necessary measures" to protect its companies, noting that CK Hutchison itself had claimed the ruling lacked a legal basis.⁣ ⁣ #panama #mofa #china #foreignaffairs #panamacanal