Microsoft invests $900 million in China

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Microsoft continues its strategic investments in the growing Chinese technology market. The software vendor has signed a $900 million deal with China to promote the growth of the country's software industry, China's National Development and Reform Commission said Wednesday.

In a press statement, the NDRC said that Microsoft will invest 1.6 billion renminbi ($200 million) over the next five years to support joint ventures and partnerships with Chinese software companies and for developing other software and service projects.