China's Didi Global hit with $1.18bn fine after cybersecurity probe

Regulators say ride-hailing platform broke security and personal data laws

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Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi has been fined 8 billion yuan ($1.18 billion) in a move many hope marks an end to Beijing's crackdown on the company.  © Reuters

CISSY ZHOU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Chinese authorities on Thursday slapped ride-hailing company Didi Global with an 8 billion yuan ($1.18 billion) fine for breaking data security and personal information protection laws, after a yearlong cybersecurity review.

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