China: SAMR Interim Provisions on Internet Anti-Unfair Competition
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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…
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…
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…
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…