Didi pledges cooperation in security investigation

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global Inc said on Friday it will actively cooperate with relevant government departments in a cyber security investigation and comprehensively sort out network security risks.

The comments came after the Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission said it has launched a probe into Didi to protect national security and public interest in accordance with the nation's laws.

During the investigation period, Didi's app has stopped new user registration, the office said.

Didi said under the supervision and guidance of relevant departments, it will comprehensively sort out and investigate network security risks, and continue to improve the network security system and technical capabilities.

The probe came shortly after Didi raised $4.4 billion in its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange earlier this week.