China’s internet regulator requested multiple changes to the mapping function of ride-hailing group Didi’s app before its US listing, fearing it could reveal sensitive government locations, according to two people familiar with the company.
The Cyberspace Administration of China frequently communicated with Didi, making more than 20 requests for changes to the app which Didi implemented, said one of the people familiar with the matter.
The CAC did not link the mobile app changes to any requests to delay the initial public offering, the people said. The CAC has issued many rectification notices to companies without taking their apps down.