China on Friday said it would be taking "necessary measures" following a ruling by Panama 's Supreme Court, that Chinese control of Panama Canal ports was unconstitutional. Late on Thursday, Panama's top court annulled the concession held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, to operate ports on either side of the canal. The ruling comes in the wake of an audit conducted by Panama's comptroller, which raised concerns over the 25-year extension of the concession granted in 2021. "The Chinese