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反垄断执法年度“成绩单”出炉(锐财经)
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-06-06 19:12

Core Insights - The annual report from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) highlights significant achievements in China's antitrust enforcement, including the resolution of 11 cases of monopoly agreements and abuse of market dominance, and the conclusion of 643 cases of operator concentration [1][2] Group 1: Antitrust Enforcement Achievements - In 2024, SAMR completed 11 cases related to monopoly agreements and abuse of market dominance, imposing administrative penalties totaling 119 million yuan for obstructing investigations [2] - The quality of operator concentration regulation improved, with 643 cases concluded, of which 623 were approved unconditionally [2] - There was a notable increase in efforts to address local protectionism and market segmentation, with 72 cases of abuse of administrative power to eliminate or restrict competition being investigated [2] Group 2: Sector-Specific Antitrust Actions - In the public utility sector, four cases of abuse of market dominance were addressed, while five cases in the livelihood sector resulted in penalties totaling 106.9 million yuan [3][4] - The pharmaceutical sector saw the initiation of three significant investigations, leading to price reductions of 62%, 58%, and 43% for involved drugs [4] - The financial data sector experienced its first antitrust case, breaking data monopolies and enhancing market competition [4] Group 3: International Cooperation and Policy Development - China is actively engaging in international antitrust cooperation, signing memorandums of understanding with competition authorities from Italy, Pakistan, Australia, and Mongolia [6][7] - A significant portion of free trade agreements (82.6%) signed with China includes competition chapters, enhancing the role of fair competition rules [7] - The SAMR plans to strengthen the legal framework for fair competition and improve regulatory efficiency to support economic recovery [7]