China's government flexes muscles with Uber, DreamWorks probes

China's government flexes muscles with Uber, DreamWorks probes

Banners for DreamWorks Animation SKG hang on the front of the New York Stock Exchange on October 28, 2004. REUTERS/Peter Morgan/Files

The Chinese government said on Friday it was investigating two high-profile takeover proposals involving U.S. companies, the latest sign of its growing influence on whether deals are approved – even those appearing to have little impact in China.

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