Why China's government won't stop Uber-Didi deal: Adam Minter

Why China's government won't stop Uber-Didi deal: Adam Minter

Uber logo is seen on a vehicle near Union Square in San Francisco, California. Reuters.

The biggest winner in Uber‘s decision to sell its Chinese business to Didi Chuxing, its fierce local rival, appears to be Didi Chuxing. Didi not only eliminated its top competitor but gained a veritable monopoly over the world’s biggest market for ride-sharing services. The only remaining question is whether the Chinese government is willing to grant it such dominance.

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