28 July 2014
Last updated at 20:58 ET
The firm, which has not been accused of any wrongdoing, did not disclose the reason for the visits.
But media reports indicate the technology giant may be facing a potential anti-trust investigation.
Microsoft said "it will address any concerns the government may have".
Any potential investigation in China would be a fresh setback for Microsoft in the country, a key growth market for global technology firms.
Earlier this year, China said it would ban government use of Windows 8, Microsoft's latest operating system.
China regulators visit Microsoft offices
Earlier this year China banned government purchases of Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft
has confirmed that officials from China's State Administration for
Industry and Commerce - the body responsible for enforcing business laws
- have visited some of its offices.
But media reports indicate the technology giant may be facing a potential anti-trust investigation.
Microsoft said "it will address any concerns the government may have".
Any potential investigation in China would be a fresh setback for Microsoft in the country, a key growth market for global technology firms.
Earlier this year, China said it would ban government use of Windows 8, Microsoft's latest operating system.
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