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What: SINA
So what: Other Chinese dot-com companies, like Baidu
Now what: The Chinese government currently has regulations against foreign investment in certain sectors. Commerce Ministry spokesman Shen Danyang said the structure "so far does not have a law, regulation, or policy governing it. The Commerce Ministry and relevant departments are jointly researching how to regulate this method of investment." Shortly after, Susquehanna analysts indicated that SINA and Baidu wouldn't be subject to a potential new regulation, helping shares recover. Chinese Internet stocks have a bad habit of grouping together, sometimes unjustifiably. On top of that, they are notoriously volatile. I wouldn't jump to any hasty conclusions on today's move.
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