China: State Administration for Market Regulation investigation into Trip over alleged abuse of dominant market position
Progress
Current status
in force
25 Jul 2026 in force
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 fined Trip RMB 5.18 billion for abuse of dominance in online hotel reservations
On 25 July 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed a penalty of RMB 5.18 billion (approximately USD 765 million) against Trip, formerly known as Ctrip, for abuse of its dominant position in China's online hotel reservatio…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
State Administration for Market Regulation announced investigation into Trip 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, known as Ctrip in China, over alleged abuse of dominant market position pursuant to the Anti-Monopoly Law. Trip provides several…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority