China Launches Antitrust Probe into Google Amid Crackdown on Tech Giants

The investigation of Google by China's market regulation bureau holds profound significance and impact. It signifies China's fearless approach to regulating its technology market, including operating systems, without intimidation from potential US sanctions. This move marks a pivotal moment in China's journey towards achieving governance and autonomy in its algorithmic power and operating system markets, based on its laws and regulations. By asserting its authority in this manner, China reinforces its technological sovereignty, underscoring its capability to oversee and manage the activities of international tech giants within its jurisdiction.

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4 February 2025

Google, the search engine giant, has found itself at the center of a high-profile investigation in China, accused of violating the country's anti-monopoly laws. Despite its limited presence in the Chinese market, Google's alleged wrongdoing has sparked intense interest and debate. At the heart of the investigation is Google's dominance in the Android market and its alleged exploitation of this position to stifle competition. According to reports, Google has been signing unfair competition agreements with Chinese device manufacturers, restricting their ability to use competing operating systems or develop their own.

This practice, similar to those that have led to penalties in the European Union and South Korea, has raised concerns about Google's abuse of its market power. In South Korea, Google was accused of forcing manufacturers to sign "anti-fragmentation contracts" that prohibited them from using modified versions of the Android operating system or developing their own alternatives. The investigation into Google's practices in China marks a significant development in the country's efforts to regulate the tech industry and promote fair competition.

大风吹奏
Tue Feb 04 14:03:09 +0800 2025
#谷歌被立案调查#好多人不理解,在中国消失谷歌竟然在中国违法反垄断法?谷歌不仅仅是个搜索引擎,也没有在中国消失,相反,他涉嫌利用其在安卓市场的主导地位,与中国的设备制造商签署不公平的竞争协议,扼杀竞争对手。谷歌利用安卓的垄断地位,已经多次在欧盟市场被处罚。在韩国,谷歌被韩国公正交易委员会指控与移动设备制造商签订所谓的“禁止碎片化合同”,禁止制造商使用能成为竞争对手的变形操作系统或自行开发操作系统。如果不签订该合同,制造商就不能使用谷歌必要的应用程序,也没有给予操作系统的事前接近权,因此制造商只能屈服。在中国的违法情形,与韩国类似。从另一个角度看,调查英伟达,标志着中国在算力市场不怕美国。调查谷歌,意味着中国在操作系统市场,也不怕制裁了。说白了,鸿蒙长大了。
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The fact that China is taking on a major US tech company like Google suggests that the country is becoming increasingly confident in its ability to enforce its own laws and regulations, even in the face of potential diplomatic pressure. The probe into Google's activities also highlights the growing importance of the Chinese market in the global tech landscape. As Chinese companies like Huawei continue to develop their own operating systems, such as HarmonyOS, the need for a level playing field becomes increasingly important.

项栋梁
Tue Feb 04 13:19:25 +0800 2025
#市场监管总局对谷歌涉嫌垄断立案调查#真是活久见,谷歌公司居然能在中国大陆垄断经营Post picture
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The investigation into Google's alleged anti-competitive practices may be seen as a sign that China is committed to creating a fair and open market for all players, regardless of their country of origin. Although Google has been absent from the Chinese market for some time, the company still exerts influence through its Android system and cloud services. Many Chinese businesses are compelled to cooperate with Google to sell their products globally, making them feel constrained by Google's systems and services.

还是那个盘
Tue Feb 04 13:51:07 +0800 2025
没有了中国市场,谷歌居然还能活着?没天理!不过这次,#谷歌被立案调查#了,只是,调查啥呢?Post picture
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As a result, Google's influence remains deeply embedded in the Chinese market, significantly impacting the development of Chinese businesses. According to multiple sources, Google's Android system and Google Mobile Services (GMS) impose restrictions and threats on Chinese enterprises, causing many to hesitate in modifying the Android underlying system. Furthermore, Google's app store occasionally restricts Chinese apps, creating an unfair competitive environment for Chinese businesses. Therefore, the Chinese market regulation bureau's investigation into Google's alleged monopolistic practices may bring new opportunities and challenges for Chinese enterprises.

厂长是关同学
Tue Feb 04 14:00:35 +0800 2025
#市场监管总局立案调查谷歌公司#因谷歌公司涉嫌违反《中华人民共和国反垄断法》#对谷歌立案调查#好,终于出手了,谷歌仗着安卓系统和GMS对中国企业进行限制和威胁,这导致很多企业不敢轻易修改安卓底层,并且为了保障海外正常销售,也不得不进行一些海外版的妥协,并且谷歌应用商店偶尔会对中国应用APP进行一些限制举措,这真的跟流氓。Post picture
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This development may lead to increased scrutiny of US-China relations in the tech sector, potentially straining interactions between the two nations or prompting a reassessment of how American tech companies operate in China. The investigation of Google underscores China's commitment to governing its technology market, emphasizing its ability to manage and regulate the operations of foreign tech giants within its borders. By taking such a stance, China is reinforcing its sovereignty in the technology domain, which could have broader implications for the relationship between the US and China in the tech sector.

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