Didi co-founder Liu told associates she plans to leave: sources

Jean Liu has told some associates that she expected the government to eventually take control of Didi. - Reuters

HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters): Didi Global Inc co-founder and President Jean Liu has told some close associates that she intends to step down, two sources familiar with the matter said, as the Chinese ride-hailing giant faces intense regulatory scrutiny following its New York listing earlier this year.

Liu, 43, has in recent weeks told some associates that she expected the government to eventually take control of Didi and appoint new management, said the two sources.