Overview
- China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said Qualcomm closed its purchase of Autotalks in June 2025 without filing or contacting the agency.
- The regulator verified the sequence after receiving a complaint, and Qualcomm acknowledged the facts cited by the agency.
- SAMR determined the deal did not meet formal notification thresholds yet may have exclusionary or competition‑restricting effects.
- A written notice issued on March 12, 2024 required Qualcomm to file under Article 26, and the company told the agency on March 14, 2024 that it was abandoning the transaction.
- The investigation was formally opened on October 10, 2025, with no findings or penalties announced as the case proceeds.