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After Didi, three more companies—Boss Zhipin, Yunmanman, and Huochebang—are dragooned into security reviews by Chinese government watchdog.

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Alibaba restructures to consolidate local lifestyle services in single business group. AutoNavi 9aka Gaode), Ele.me, and Fliggy will operate as one unit.

Alibaba restructures to consolidate local lifestyle services in single business group

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Didi’s app was wiped off app stores in China after the company's mega IPO in New York. The move comes after regulators initiated a cybersecurity review.

Didi wiped off app stores in China after mega IPO

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Will China's tightened data regulations hinder its mobility industry? Read about this and more in China Venture Roundup Volume 42.

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Will China&#8217;s tightened data regulations hinder its mobility industry? | China Venture Roundup Volume 42

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Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

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Luckin Coffee releases updated 2019 financials detailing fraud, showing fraudulent transactions began as early as April 2019.

Luckin Coffee releases updated 2019 financials detailing fraud

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Xiaomi-backed autonomous driving decacorn ZongMu nets USD 190 million Series D. It may add charging and car-washing services to its auto valet function.