China: State Administration for Market Regulation fined Trip RMB 5.18 billion for abuse of dominance in online hotel reservations
Description
State Administration for Market Regulation fined Trip RMB 5.18 billion for abuse of dominance in online hotel reservations
On 25 July 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) imposed a penalty of RMB 5.18 billion (approximately USD 765 million) against Trip, formerly known as Ctrip, for abuse of its dominant position in China's online hotel reservatio…
Scope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority