Progress

Current status
in force
01 Sep 2024 in force
06 May 2024 adopted
15 Sep 2021 processing consultation
17 Aug 2021 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Sep 2024
in force

Implemented SAMR Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition

On 1 September 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)’s Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition enter into force. The regulation includes a ban on the usage of algorithms and data to influence users. That incl…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
06 May 2024
adopted

Adopted SAMR Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition

On 6 May 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) adopted the Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition. The regulation includes a ban on the usage of algorithms and data to influence users. That includes fabricat…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
15 Sep 2021
processing consultation

Consultation closed on draft antitrust regulation

On 15 September 2021, the consultation period ended for draft rules that were published by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on 17 August 2021, targeting the anti-competitive behaviour of internet platforms. Specifically, the ant…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority
17 Aug 2021
in consultation

Consultation opened on new antitrust draft regulation

On 17 August 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published draft rules targeting the anti-competitive behaviour of internet platforms. Simultaneously a consultation period was opened, that will run until 15 September 2021. Sp…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body competition authority