Competition/Antitrust

Focuses on laws preventing monopolies and promoting fair competition in the Chinese market.

Text describing the 2022 revision of China's Foreign Trade Law by the National People's Congress, focusing on the simplification of foreign trade dealer requirements and enhanced intellectual property protection.

China’s new Foreign Trade Law

China's Foreign Trade Law was revised (Dec 2022), notably repealing Article 9's registration requirement to simplify foreign trade access. The updated 64-article law expands the scope of trade dealers, reinforces IP protection, prohibits monopolistic behavior, and outlines trade remedies and legal liabilities, reflecting China's ongoing commitment to trade liberalization and a socialist market economy.

Business Law

Cinalex

Jan 25, 20233 min read

Text describing the June 2022 amendment to China's Anti-monopoly Law, highlighting new provisions concerning vertical agreements, hub-and-spoke cartels, tech industry dominance, merger review, and significantly increased penalties for anti-competitive behavior.

The new Anti-monopoly Law of the PRC, effective August 1, 2022

China's Anti-monopoly Law was amended (June 2022, effective Aug 2022), introducing 12 new articles to foster a fair business environment. Key changes include revised vertical monopoly agreement rules, explicit prohibition of hub-and-spoke cartels, addressing tech industry abuse of dominance, "stop the clock" for merger review, and increased legal liabilities (including for individuals). The amendments aim to enhance competition regulation and restructure the Anti-monopoly Bur

Competition/Antitrust

Cinalex

Jul 27, 20224 min read