China's 'national team' defends markets from Trump: 5 things to know

How government-controlled price keepers are stepping in amid tariff turmoil

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An electronic board shows Shanghai and Shenzhen stock indexes in the Lujiazui financial district of Shanghai on April 2. China's "national team" of investors has stepped in to help stabilize the markets. © Reuters

KENJI KAWASE and WATARU SUZUKI

TOKYO/SHANGHAI -- China's "national team" of investors has swung into action as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs rattle stock markets worldwide.

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