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Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesQualcomm s fell 4% on Friday after Chinese regulators said they would investigate the American giant's acquisition of chip firm Autotalks, ramping up tensions between the U.S.
and China ahead of key meetings between the country's leaders this month.China's State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) said that Qualcomm is suspected of violating the country's anti-monopoly law in regards to its acquisition of Israeli firm Autotalks.
The acquisition officially closed in June, just over two years after it was first announced.In a short statement, the SAMR said it would initiate an investigation into Qualcomm.The U.S.
chipmaker said in a statement that it is fully cooperating with SAMR and "is committed to supporting the development and growth of our customers and partners."Qualcomm sells its smartphone chips to some of the biggest players in China, such as Xiaomi.Read more CNBC newsSingapore police be Nvidia customer Megaspeed over alleged China export violationsTesla faces U.S.
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companies have recently been in the crosshairs of Chinese regulators, ramping up tensions between Beijing and Washington ahead of key talks.In September, the SAMR alleged that Nvidia had violated the country's anti-monopoly law in relation to its acquisition of Mellanox and some agreements made during the acquisition.
Meanwhile, Beijing has reportedly been discouraging local firms from buying Nvidia chips.This week, China also tightened export controls on rare earths and related nologies.
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