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China Steps up Tech Scrutiny With Rules Over Unfair Competition, Critical Data

China Steps up Tech Scrutiny With Rules Over Unfair Competition, Critical Data
A woman walks past an Alibaba sign outside the company's office in Beijing, on April 13, 2021. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images
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8/18/2021|Updated: 8/18/2021

SHANGHAI—The Chinese regime moved on Tuesday to tighten control of its technology sector, publishing detailed rules aimed at tackling unfair competition and companies’ handling of critical data.

Beijing has been firming its grip on internet platforms in recent months, citing the risk of abusing market power to stifle competition, misuse of consumers’ information, and violation of consumer rights, in a reversal after years of a more laissez-faire approach.

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