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Chinese Regulators to Curb Price Wars and Boost Quality During 15th Five-Year Plan

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20
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Shu Wei, spokesperson and Vice Minister of the State Administration for Market Regulation, stated that Chinese market regulators will curb "involution-style" competition during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30). The authorities plan to tighten anti-trust and anti-unfair-competition enforcement, steering companies toward raising quality and efficiency instead of fierce price-cutting. Furthermore, regulators will conduct cost investigations and price inspections of firms involved in malicious low-price competition.

From globaltimes.cn

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The State Administration for Market Regulation plans to increase oversight on market behavior, specifically targeting malicious low-price competition and unfair practices. This includes pushing for rules on pricing conduct on internet platforms and regulating price competition on e-commerce platforms. The focus is shifting from allowing aggressive price wars to enforcing quality and efficiency standards.

From globaltimes.cn

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Trip.com GroupSpeculative

    Trip.com Group could face changes in revenue due to policy shifts regarding e-commerce pricing and compliance.

  • GAC GroupSpeculative

    GAC Group might face increased costs or reduced sales if subject to quality supervision and cost investigations.

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