Microsoft (MSFT) Offices in China Investigated

Micorosft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is having its offices in China investigated by business authorities.

According to South China Morning Post, China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce sent investigators to Microsoft offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu.

Microsoft affirmed the probes and that it would actively cooperate with the government.

News comes following recent reports that China's government would no longer use Windows 8, which state-controlled news outlets said was done to ensure security following the end of support for Windows XP.

Shares of Microsoft are lower in early trading.

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