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

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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…

Scope

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

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2021-08-17
in consultation

On 17 August 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published draft rules targ…

2021-09-15
processing consultation

On 15 September 2021, the consultation period ended for draft rules that were published by the Stat…

2024-05-06
adopted

On 6 May 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) adopted the Interim Provis…

2024-09-01
in force

On 1 September 2024, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR)’s Interim Provisions…