Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian Photo: VCG

Chinese FM responds to inquiry on reports claiming China exploring antitrust probe into Apple's policies  

In response to a media inquiry regarding reports that China's State Administration for Market Regulation is exploring a potential antitrust probe into Apple Inc.'s policies related to its app store policies and fees, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday he was not aware of the situation.

The State Administration for Market Regulation is examining Apple's policies, which include taking a cut of as much as 30 percent on in-app spending and barring external payment services and stores, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter. 
   
Regarding the related reports, Lin said on Friday "I'd refer you to competent Chinese authorities on your specific question."  

China on Tuesday said it is probing US tech giant Google over violations of anti-monopoly laws.

Global Times