Google Inc. hired executive Johnny Chou to lead its sales and business development in China . The move follows Google’s move to bring on former Microsoft executive Kai-Fu which created a legal battle with Micro

soft accusing Google and its former executive of violating a non-compete agreement. The matter is still working its way through U.S. courts.

Lee who previously served as UT Starcom's president of China operations, will lead Google’s China Public affairs and the creation of the company’s research and development center in China.

Lee and Chou will jointly oversee Google's overall operations.