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The Wall Street Journal
Jack Ma’s Ant Plans Major Revamp in Response to Chinese Pressure — Fintech giant plans to become a financial holding company overseen by China’s central bank.Commerce Nominee Pledges Tough China Stance, but Mum on Huawei Blacklist — At Senate hearing, Gov. Gina Raimondo wouldn’t commit to enforcing Trump administration’s ban on Chinese telecom giant.Starbucks Sales Slide But Show Signs of Recovery in China — Coffee giant also says operating chief Roz Brewer will leave to lead another publicly traded company.HSBC CEO Defends Stance on Hong Kon