China: State Administration for Market Regulation issued conditional approval of Tencent's acquisition of equity stake in Ximalaya
Description
State Administration for Market Regulation issued conditional approval of Tencent's acquisition of equity stake in Ximalaya
On 12 May 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) conditionally approved Tencent's acquisition of an equity stake in Ximalaya. SAMR found that the acquisition raised concerns of restricting competition in China's online audio str…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority