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This chapter discusses key news developments affecting PwC in China due to its ties with Evergrande, while also addressing the escalating political crisis in Mexico as federal judges strike against presidential reforms. It underscores the urgent and dramatic implications of these local issues on a global scale.

PwC faces a six-month business ban in China, and Mexico’s Supreme Court judges go on strike. Plus, a potential takeover of 7-Eleven may set the tone for a new era of Japanese acquisitions.

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PwC expects six-month ban in China over Evergrande audit

Mexico’s judges to strike over López Obrador’s plan to fire them

After 7-Eleven, Japan’s M&A scene may never be the same again

The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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