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China to launch probe into Google over alleged antitrust violations


China's regulatory body said it would begin an antitrust investigation into Google over alleged anti-competitive market behavior.

The country's State Administration for Market Regulation said that it would initiate an investigation into the technology giant because of alleged violations of China's anti-monopoly law, according to a Google translation of the official statement. China's finance ministry said it will levy tariffs of 15% on coal and liquified natural gas imports from the U.S., starting Feb. 10. The department also argued that Google should not be allowed to enter into exclusionary agreements with third parties such as Apple and Samsung.

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