Microsoft targeted in Chinese government inquiry
Microsoft disclosed in a statement that China is investigating the company in an antitrust probe after China government officials paid unexpected visits to the software firm’s offices.
Representatives from China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce, which is responsible for enforcing business laws, made the visits to Microsoft offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.
In a statement released by Microsoft the company said it was working with officials, ”We will actively cooperate with the government department's investigation and answer related questions." The Chinese government agency declined to comment on the visits.
