China regulator says Didi, Uber deal will need ministry's approval

China regulator says Didi, Uber deal will need ministry's approval

A merger between Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing and the China unit of U.S. rival Uber could face its first hiccup after China’s commerce ministry (Mofcom) said on Tuesday it had not received a necessary application to allow the deal to go ahead.

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