SHANGHAI: China’s two stock exchanges have slapped trading limits on more than 20 accounts as the market regulator on Friday announced a crackdown on computerized “program trading,” which it blamed for recent volatility.

The moves are the latest steps by authorities to try to stem a market rout that saw the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index plunge more than 30 percent, raising worries over reforms and the possible impact on the wider economy.

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