Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn app in China amid scrutiny
Microsoft is shutting down its main LinkedIn service in China later this year as Beijing tightens its internet rules.
Oct 14, 2021
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China fines tech giants for content exploiting children
China's internet watchdog said Wednesday it has fined platforms operated by e-commerce company Alibaba and gaming firm Tencent for spreading sexually suggestive content involving children, as regulators seek to clean up content ...
Jul 21, 2021
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China watchdog launches review of Didi Global days after IPO
China's internet watchdog said Friday that it has launched an investigation into ride-hailing company Didi Global Inc. to protect national security and public interest, days after the company went public in New York.
Jul 2, 2021
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China authorities name 105 apps for improper data practices
China's internet watchdog said Friday it had found Bytedance's Douyin, Microsoft Bing, LinkedIn and 102 other apps were engaged in improper collection and use of data and ordered them to fix the problem.
May 21, 2021
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Google muscles up with Fitbit deal amid antitrust concerns
Google has completed its $2.1 billion acquisition of fitness-gadget maker Fitbit, a deal that could help the internet company grow even stronger while U.S. government regulators pursue an antitrust case aimed at undermining ...
Jan 14, 2021
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UK investigates Google's plan to revamp Chrome browser
Britain's competition watchdog said Friday it launched an investigation into Google's plan to overhaul its ad data system over worries it could leave even less room for rivals in the online ad industry.
Jan 8, 2021
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