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New tech regulations show China is keeping up with industry standards

Authorities also framing issue as one of national security amid rivalry with US

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In a bid to better regulate the tech industry and rein in tech giants, China is rolling out a series of cyber-security regulations following the high-profile investigations of several firms.

Ride-hailing and mobility giant Didi came under a review by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) days after its US$4.4 billion (S$6 billion) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, and its app was pulled from platforms in mainland China.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 14, 2021, with the headline New tech regulations show China is keeping up with industry standards. Subscribe