Attorney General William Barr took aim at a range of American companies and industries for what he described as a willingness to accede to authoritarian demands from the Chinese government, as the Trump administration has stepped up its rhetoric and actions countering Beijing’s recent activities. In a speech Thursday in Michigan, Mr. Barr criticized the Hollywood entertainment industry and Walt Disney Co. as well as tech giants including Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Apple Inc., saying they are “all too willing to collaborate”...

Source: Wall Street Journal July 16, 2020 16:22 UTC