Bank executive will take over as the fund’s influence has started to wane
Chinese tech giant is testing new service in Shanghai and Guangdong
Economists forecast growth of just 2.6% this year as US-China spat and volatility bite
Action comes as explosion of online bloggers challenges authority of state media
Departure of head of south-east Asia and India leaves big holes for tech group to plug
French finance minister warns of ‘vassalisation’ of Europe by US and China
Deal comes 15 months after Chinese tech giant’s last deal of a similar size
Trade minister urges countries to ‘stop thinking of themselves’ as tension hits other countries
Taipei moves to ban streaming video apps iQiyi and Tencent Video from entering market
The price of acquiring NXC’s video gaming business could reach as high as $14bn
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