China dims hopes of lighter touch on education companies

Beijing reiterates ban on for-profit tutoring but softens tone toward tech players

CISSY ZHOU and ECHO WONG, Nikkei staff writers

HONG KONG -- Hopes that China was softening its stance on companies in the education sector have been dealt a blow after Beijing reiterated that private tutoring companies are banned from making a profit.

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