Yep...
"Mudboy Slim, I also - formally ask you now - Yes or No, is it possible that at some point in the future, Communist China might instruct Hutchison/Whampoa to stop U. S. ships from traversing the Panama Canal? Yes or No - Confirm or Deny Mudboy."
Well, they might "instruct" H-W to do so, but H-W would be risking a mighty big hurtin'--both economically and otherwise--if they were to comply with said request.
"Thanks..."
De nada, mi amigo...
LOL...am I yer new "nemesis", Jeff?!
FReegards...Yo Daddy, MUD
Nah...just obversing how you have been cozying up to the sleeper. You're too trusting Mud (especially in these times ...All you see here Mud - is ink - in the internet (have you ever actually met our pal the 'sleeper' ???