According to local media reports, CKH HOLDINGS (00001.HK) and Cheung Kong (01113.HK) will hold a Board of Directors meeting this Thursday to approve the performance of the company and its subsidiaries for last year and consider proposals for the final dividend payment. CKH HOLDINGS and Cheung Kong stated that they would not hold a press conference for the annual results or an analyst meeting.

Both companies have held online press conferences for their annual results in recent years and responded to questions, however, CKH HOLDINGS has recently been involved in controversies regarding the sale of the Panama port. This morning (18th), Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed three views on the matter. First, the public's concern about the incident deserves serious attention. Second, the Hong Kong government urges foreign governments to provide a fair and just environment for businesses and opposes the abuse of coercion or bullying in international economic and trade relations. Finally, any Trade must comply with legal requirements, and Hong Kong will handle matters according to the law and regulations.