China to enforce cross-border data transfer rules in September

Communications, finance and transportation among sectors to face security reviews

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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global decided to delist in New York after facing scrutiny from Chinese authorities over data protection. © Reuters

SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- The Chinese government will implement on Sept. 1 newly adopted rules controlling transfers of data outside of the country, marking a new step in Beijing's campaign to tighten oversight over the digital space.

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