China's Microsoft Probe Looks at Media Player, Browser Distribution

Chinese authorities are looking at how Microsoft distributes its media player and browser software in the country.

Zhang Mao, chief of China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce, said that officials were probing distribution of those products, as well as how Microsoft sells its Office and Windows software. "Microsoft is suspected of incomplete disclosure of information related to Windows and Office software, as well as problems in distribution and sales of its media player and browser." He didn't disclose additional details about the subject of the probe.