SHANGHAI: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is visiting China for the first time since taking the post in February, state media said Friday, as authorities probe the US technology giant for alleged monopoly behavior.

The China Daily newspaper reported Nadella “extended an olive branch to Chinese regulators” in Beijing by saying the company was willing to work with officials.

Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the visit.

Nadella was quoted by the newspaper as saying that Microsoft has made contributions to the Chinese economy.

“The fundamental success of Microsoft was based on the value we create in every place that we operate in. We were able to come into China and will continue to contribute and cooperate with governments,” he said.

China’s State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) said in July it was investigating the US technology firm for “monopoly actions” related to its flagship Windows operating system and Office suite of software.

The head of the SAIC said last month the probe includes the way the US technology giant distributes its media player and browser.

Microsoft has said it complies with Chinese law. It has previously faced anti-trust investigations in other markets for tying the company’s Windows system to its other products.

Nadella spoke at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Thursday, China Daily said.