China’s 58.com faces measures to shield Gumtree data after UK govt review
By Jon Menon ( October 7, 2026, 11:18 GMT | Insight) -- China’s 58.com has gained UK government approval to buy British online marketplace Gumtree.com with conditions to protect the security of users’ data. In September 2024, 58.com, an online marketplace for classified ads, gained control of Gumtree through its FE International unit, the government said.China’s 58.com has gained UK government approval to buy British online marketplace Gumtree.com with conditions to protect the security of users’ data....
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