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China Unveils Draft Antitrust Guidelines for Internet Platforms

11/15/2025

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State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released draft antitrust guidelines for internet platforms on November 15, 2025, inviting feedback through November 29.
The guidelines outline eight high-risk behaviors, such as excessive pricing and abusive market dominance, to help operators manage monopoly risks.
SAMR says the guidelines are non-binding and aim to boost compliance and innovation.
Analysts expect the measures to support stable long-term sector development and regulatory alignment.

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State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released draft antitrust guidelines for internet platforms on November 15, 2025, inviting feedback through November 29.
The guidelines outline eight high-risk behaviors, such as excessive pricing and abusive market dominance, to help operators manage monopoly risks.
SAMR says the guidelines are non-binding and aim to boost compliance and innovation.
Analysts expect the measures to support stable long-term sector development and regulatory alignment.