The head of the Antitrust Bureau II of the State Administration for Market Regulation answers questions from reporters about the investigation into Qualcomm.

On October 12th, the head of the Antitrust Division of the State Administration for Market Regulation answered questions from reporters regarding the investigation into QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM.US). The head of the Antitrust Division stated that in June 2025, QUALCOMM Incorporated completed the acquisition of Autotalks without reporting to the authorities or communicating with the agency. After receiving a report, the agency conducted verification and QUALCOMM Incorporated admitted to the relevant facts. Based on clear facts and solid evidence, the agency initiated an investigation into the illegal concentration of business operators by QUALCOMM Incorporated in the acquisition of Autotalks. The original text: Head of the Antitrust Division of the State Administration for Market Regulation answers questions from reporters regarding the investigation into QUALCOMM Incorporated Recently, the head of the Antitrust Division of the State Administration for Market Regulation answered questions from reporters regarding the investigation into QUALCOMM Incorporated for violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China. Question: Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation initiated an investigation into QUALCOMM Incorporated for suspected violations of the Anti-Monopoly Law. Please provide some specific details. This is a routine law enforcement action carried out by the State Administration for Market Regulation in accordance with the Anti-Monopoly Law. In May 2023, QUALCOMM Incorporated announced the acquisition of Autotalks. After receiving a report, our agency conducted a comprehensive assessment of the concentration and found evidence indicating actual or potential anticompetitive effects. On March 12, 2024, in accordance with Article 26 of the Anti-Monopoly Law, our agency issued a written notice to QUALCOMM Incorporated requiring them to report the concentration, and prohibiting them from implementing it until approval was obtained. On March 14, 2024, QUALCOMM Incorporated wrote to our agency, stating their intention to abandon the transaction. In June 2025, QUALCOMM Incorporated completed the acquisition of Autotalks without reporting to the authorities or communicating with the agency. After receiving a report, our agency verified the situation, and QUALCOMM Incorporated admitted to the relevant facts. Based on clear facts and solid evidence, our agency initiated an investigation into the illegal concentration of business operators by QUALCOMM Incorporated in the acquisition of Autotalks. Next, the State Administration for Market Regulation will continue to conduct the investigation in accordance with the law, regulations, and principles of objectivity and fairness. This article was excerpted from the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation and edited by GMTEight: Yan Wencai.