The Nationalism Factor, and a Forced Asset Sale

The huge success of "Ne Zha 2," partly due to national pride, has lit a fire under the stock of the movie's producer, Enlight Media. How important is the nationalism factor when choosing Chinese stocks? And Hong Kong's CK Hutchinson has sold its two port operations in the Panama Canal after coming under pressure from Donald Trump. Are we likely to see more such forced asset sales over national security concerns going forward?
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When patriotism lights a fire under stocks

The nationalistic forces that boosted ‘Ne Zha 2’ and DeepSeek have also lifted Chinese stocks. But are the gains sustainable after the excitement fades?    By Lee Shih Ta The…
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China’s Box Office Devil Ne Zha, and Burger King’s China Flip

A hit animated film about a devil child called "Ne Zha" is breathing new life into China's moribund box office. Is this the start of better days for movie theaters? And Burger King's owner buys out its China franchising partner. What's driving this move, and what does it mean for Burger King in China?