The Cybersecurity Review Office said in a statement that the probes are being undertaken to "prevent national data security risks, maintain national security, and protect the public interest." The suspension was "to prevent national data security risks" and in accordance with the National Security Law and Cybersecurity Law, the Cybersecurity Review Office said in a statement on Friday. "This is not only to maintain personal information security, but also to maintain national security." The regulatory actions against Didi and other firms are part of a broad crackdown on Big Tech companies in China. As a big ride-hailing platform, Didi possesses sensitive data that could concern national security, such as location data, he said.

Source: CNN July 05, 2021 09:22 UTC