While Microsoft appears to be fighting a battle with the UK CMA – and potentially the US FTC – over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, today in a new twist – China has reportedly approved the deal.
According to financial analysts, more than SeekingAlpha (via Dealreporter), China’s antitrust regulator has given the green light to the merger. According to the report, the Asian nation has “given unconditional approval to the transaction” during a “Phase III” review.
We have to admit, we didn’t expect to see China approve this acquisition before the UK and US, but here we are. For now, this is just a report and we will be watching for any official confirmation from the country’s regulator.
Meanwhile, the UK government appears to be putting some pressure on the CMA to get the deal in the region, especially after the European Commission approved the deal earlier this month thanks to Microsoft’s proposed cloud gaming measures.
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