Chinese government agencies to buy gold shares in Alibaba and Tencent

Chinese government agencies intend to buy so-called "golden shares" in units of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd., suggesting that Beijing is seeking to ensure greater control over key players in the world's largest Internet arena. The debate comes as Beijing prepares to loosen its grip on the sector and overcome the harsh crackdown that has engulfed almost…