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China Cracks Down on "Disorderly" Price Competition

10/10/2025

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China is addressing "disorderly" price competition, as announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
The agencies released a policy paper outlining measures to curb detrimental price wars by evaluating average production costs and guiding companies on reasonable pricing.
Regulators will warn businesses suspected of price wars and may conduct investigations, with legal action for violations of pricing laws.
This initiative aims to promote healthy economic development and enhance product quality and safety.

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Story summary

China is addressing "disorderly" price competition, as announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
The agencies released a policy paper outlining measures to curb detrimental price wars by evaluating average production costs and guiding companies on reasonable pricing.
Regulators will warn businesses suspected of price wars and may conduct investigations, with legal action for violations of pricing laws.
This initiative aims to promote healthy economic development and enhance product quality and safety.