Global brief: Chinese online lenders seized as profits vanish
Police say 380 online lending platforms were investigated in China, with over 100 executives sought and 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) frozen. The crackdown targets risky P2P lending amid fraud and mismanagement while protests rise from small investors.
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China blasts US over Huawei 5G security push and UK review
China accuses the United States of trying to block its tech development by labeling Chinese mobile gear as a cybersecurity threat. British media cite that risks in Huawei networks can be mitigated, potentially influencing Europe as the UK plans a March to April review. Washington urges allies to shun Huawei while London and Brussels weigh security concerns.
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World stocks rise ahead of Chinese American trade talks
Global markets edged higher as Asian shares posted gains ahead of Washington talks with China. European indexes were uneven with France up slightly and Germany flat while Britain slipped. Traders awaited progress on tariff disputes as U.S. and China negotiators met in Beijing.
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UK lawmakers call for tough rules after Facebook scrutiny
A British parliamentary report labels Facebook a digital gangster for allegedly violating data privacy and anti competition laws. It urges a mandatory ethics code under an independent regulator to curb harmful disinformation and holds Mark Zuckerberg to account for dodging appearances. The government plans a response as Brexit looms and EU ties shift.
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