China: State Administration for Market Regulation investigation into Trip.com over alleged abuse of dominant market position
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
14 Jan 2026 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
State Administration for Market Regulation announced investigation into Trip.com over alleged abuse of dominant market position
On 14 January 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) of China announced an investigation into Trip.com (known as Ctrip.com in China) over alleged abuse of dominant market position pursuant to the Anti-Monopoly Law. Trip.com prov…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority