BEIJING -- China is taking throngs of high-tech companies under its wing to prepare for a protracted standoff with the U.S. despite calls from Washington to step back from the business sector.
Beijing takes control of 44 companies despite Washington pressure in trade talks

Meiya Pico, a Chinese digital forensics and cybersecurity company, has come under state control. (Photo from the company's website)
BEIJING -- China is taking throngs of high-tech companies under its wing to prepare for a protracted standoff with the U.S. despite calls from Washington to step back from the business sector.