My point is that - if you live by the sword then you die by the sword.
CX used it's political connections to great advantage in the 1980's when it was the 'insider'.
Now, when CX/Swire is the 'outsider' and CNAC is the 'insider', I will be disappointed if there are any complaints about CNAC using political connection to enhance the position of KA.
Afterall, it is a tried and tested (by Swire/CX) method.