Microsoft Hides Software Sales Data, Claims China

August 26, 2014
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raided the technology giant’s offices in the country. The head of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), Zhang Mao explained that Microsoft is collaborating with the investigators to address these claims:

“After multiple meetings including at high levels, they’ve expressed a willingness to respect Chinese law and collaborate with investigating officials. The investigation is presently ongoing, and we will disclose the results to the public in a timely fashion.”
Hopefully we have these details revealed to the public soon. No recent statements from Microsoft on this, but the company is probably waiting for the results of the probe to be made public before commenting. China is also currently developing its own homegrown operating system, which the government plans to launch not just for desktops but smartphones and mobile devices too. This is part of their attempt to step away from Microsoft software.]]>

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  • China is just getting out of hand with this BS

    Ray C August 26, 2014 9:58 am Reply
    • You’re right about that. China can’t seem to quit this. It’s a time-wasting obsession.

      Steve Fulton August 26, 2014 3:43 pm Reply
  • Just commented on a similar story. This bores me at this point. Does anyone with an unbiased head actually believe any of this nonsense?

    Ted Smith August 26, 2014 10:30 am Reply

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