Digital Economy Law

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