Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent execs to be grilled by Japan lawmakers

Data hoarding and ties to Beijing raise alarm

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Chinese technology giants Baidu, Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings are called BAT.

YUKI FUJITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's ruling party will invite executives from Chinese technology giants Baidu, Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings to hearings intended to examine their collection and use of personal information as Tokyo considers policies for protecting consumers and local businesses.

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