China: Draft antitrust regulation targeting anti-competitive behavior of platforms
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
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
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…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority
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…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority