The move will significantly impact the operations and earnings of dozens of Chinese companies including Megvii Technology Ltd, SenseTime Group Ltd and Chinese public security bureaus and sets the tone for U.S.-China trade negotiations.
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Chevron Corp’s shale oil game plan
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