During a regular press conference on February 7, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed a query from foreign media regarding whether the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) was undertaking an anti-monopoly investigation against Apple. Lin Jian indicated that he was not personally aware of the specific situation and recommended directing inquiries to the relevant Chinese authorities. Prior reports have suggested that SAMR is scrutinizing Apple's policies, specifically focusing on its 30% commission on in-app purchases and restrictions pertaining to external payments and alternative app stores.
