By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

China's antitrust regulator is said to have rejected Microsoft's request to have its planned $69 billion purchase of Activision reviewed under a "simplified" filing.

China's State Administration for Market Regulation, or SAMR, is said to have rejected the request, according to traders, who cited two separate reports that were circulating on Friday.

China Said to Reject Simplified Filing Request for Microsoft's Planned Activision Deal | Seeking Alpha