Foreign media: US regulators plan to investigate Microsoft's cloud business

On November 15th, according to the British Financial Times, the US FTC (FTC) will launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices in Microsoft's cloud computing business, focusing on allegations that Microsoft has abused its market power in the productivity software market. The specific means under investigation include raising subscription fees for customers who leave, charging high exit fees, and making Office 365 products incompatible with competitors' cloud platforms. The move shows that the FTC, under the leadership of Chairperson Lina Khan, is continuing its efforts to challenge big tech companies, who has prioritized the fight against monopolistic practices.