Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun reiterated on Monday that China will review the sale of two ports on the Panama Canal by CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd in accordance with the law to ensure fair market competition and protect public interests.

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"China firmly opposes using economic coercion and bullying to harm other countries' legitimate rights and interests," Guo said during a daily news briefing.