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Trip.com Investigated for Alleged Monopolistic Practices in Travel Market

1/24/2026

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Trip.com is under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation for alleged monopolistic practices harming travelers and hotel operators.
SAMR says Trip.com abuses its dominant market position, driving significant price cuts among hotels.
Operators such as Gary Huang report falling room rates due to Trip.com's frequent discount campaigns.
Trip.com, which controls 56% of China's online travel market, is cooperating with the probe.

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Trip.com is under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation for alleged monopolistic practices harming travelers and hotel operators.
SAMR says Trip.com abuses its dominant market position, driving significant price cuts among hotels.
Operators such as Gary Huang report falling room rates due to Trip.com's frequent discount campaigns.
Trip.com, which controls 56% of China's online travel market, is cooperating with the probe.