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Google to Fight Japan’s Claims That It Hobbles Rivals in Search
- Google prepares case against antitrust watchdog’s allegations
- Regulators around the world are ramping up Big Tech scrutiny
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Alphabet Inc. is preparing to counter Japanese government allegations that it engages in anticompetitive practices such as forcing smartphone makers to give priority to Google Search in default screen placement.
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has sent a cease-and-desist order to Google’s Japan office, alleging that the Mountain View, California-based company obstructed competition, a person familiar with the matter said, confirming an earlier report by the Nikkei.