Qualcomm(US:QCOM) Xin Jing Bao·2025-10-12 08:51Group 1 - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has initiated an antitrust investigation against Qualcomm for violating the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China [1] - In May 2023, Qualcomm announced its acquisition of Autotalks, which prompted a comprehensive assessment by SAMR after receiving a complaint [1] - Although the acquisition did not meet the reporting threshold, evidence suggested it could restrict competition, leading SAMR to notify Qualcomm in March 2024 to submit a report before proceeding with the transaction [1] - Qualcomm abandoned the transaction in March 2024 but completed the acquisition of Autotalks in June 2025 without reporting or communicating with SAMR [1] - Following verification of the facts and evidence, SAMR has formally launched an investigation into Qualcomm's unlawful implementation of the business concentration [1] Group 2 - SAMR will continue to advance the investigation in accordance with legal and regulatory principles, ensuring objectivity and fairness [2]