Highlights From The Amendments To Four Substantive Regulations In China

On 24 March 2023, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued updated versions of four competition law related guidelines, replacing the interim provisions previously in force. These new guidelines have come into effect on 15 April 2023 and include:

1. Provisions on the Examination of Concentration of Undertakings (Merger Review Provisions);
2. Provisions on Prohibiting Monopolistic Agreements (Monopoly Agreements Provisions);
3. Provisions on Prohibiting Abuse of Dominant Market Positions (Abuse of Dominance Provisions); and
4. Provisions on Prohibiting Abuse of Administrative Power to Eliminate or Restrict Competition (Abuse of Administrative Power Provisions).