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Bao Fan's disappearance in February last year shocked China's business and investing community.

Bao Fan's disappearance in February last year shocked China's business and investing community.

The company's shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington concerns.

The deal was announced in 2023 and will be confirmed after approval from the US Congress.

It comes after a licensing rights row between the platform and the artists' record label, Universal.

The banking giant is to cut 4% of its global workforce, becoming the latest lender to shed staff.

The oil giant was expected to report lower profits for last year after record earnings in 2022.

Bao Fan's disappearance in February last year shocked China's business and investing community.

The company's shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington concerns.

The deal was announced in 2023 and will be confirmed after approval from the US Congress.

It comes after a licensing rights row between the platform and the artists' record label, Universal.

The banking giant is to cut 4% of its global workforce, becoming the latest lender to shed staff.

The oil giant was expected to report lower profits for last year after record earnings in 2022.

The company's shares surge as it reports a jump in users, ad sales and profits, despite Washington concerns.

The deal was announced in 2023 and will be confirmed after approval from the US Congress.

It comes after a licensing rights row between the platform and the artists' record label, Universal.
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