Alf
I am not sure how I can permeate the thick outer layer here but I will try one more time.
The sensitivities of of HK being part of China aside, Swire is still in charge at CX. CITIC is a significant shareholder and has comensurate influence. End of story.
The blighty flag on the tail is a red herring. It started being pulled down well before CITIC was on the block.
Let's move on....