Microsoft CEO faces deadline in China's anti-monopoly probe
Satya Nadella could face his stiffest test yet as Microsoft's chief executive when he visits the mainland later this month amid efforts by the world's largest software company to resolve its anti-monopoly issues.
Satya Nadella could face his stiffest test yet as Microsoft's chief executive when he visits the mainland later this month amid efforts by the world's largest software company to resolve its anti-monopoly issues in the country.
The administration said its special investigation group issued that deadline for full disclosure to a team led by Microsoft vice-president David Chen Shi during its anti-monopoly inquiry yesterday.
In July, investigators swooped on Microsoft's offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu to gather documents and other data.
SAIC said at the time that Microsoft was suspected of violating the country's anti-monopoly law since last year after mainland enterprises complained about compatibility, bundling and document authentication issues with its popular software products.
In a statement released yesterday, Microsoft said: "We're serious about complying with China's laws and committed to addressing SAIC's questions and concerns."