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Chinese regulator asks Microsoft to explain on undisclosed information with 20 days
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CHINESE regulator, which is conducting an anti-monopoly probe against Microsoft Corp, today gave the world's biggest software vendor a 20-day period to make an explanation over "not fully disclosed information" of Windows and Office suit sales.
The State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) also had questioned Microsoft vice president David Chen, after visiting Microsoft's offices and inquiring staff in major cities including Shanghai.
Microsoft is suspected of violating the anti-monopoly law in relation to problems with compatibility, bundling and document authentication for its Windows operating system and Office software. The bundle of Internet browser and media player tools are also targets under the probe, according to SAIC.
Besides Microsoft, chip designer Qualcomm Inc and global auto brands including Audi, BMW and are facing similar probes as China seeks to enforce a 2008 anti-monopoly law.
Satya Nadella, Microsoft Corp's chief executive, will visit China this month to talk with Chinese government on the issue, media reports said.
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