Good Morning. Welcome to The Wire’s daily news roundup. Each day, our staff gathers the top China business, finance, and economics headlines from a selection of the world’s leading news organizations.
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The Wall Street Journal
China Detains Prominent Activists as Olympics Near, Citing State Security — Detention of free-speech advocate Yang Maodong, missing since December, is confirmed days after wife’s death from cancer in the U.S.China Notifies Firms of Tougher Investment Rules for Big Tech — Requiring tech firms to seek regulatory approval for investment deals could curb companies’ growth.Hong Kong Activist Who Inspired Violent Resistance Released From Jail — Edward Leung’s call for forceful opposition resonated with young protesters in 2019; his campaign slogan is now banned.Macau’s Tighter Casino Controls to Usher in Biggest Shake
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