Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-06-07 12:44Core Viewpoint - The National Anti-Monopoly Bureau of China has released the "2024 Annual Report on Anti-Monopoly Law Enforcement," highlighting efforts to promote fair competition and address monopolistic practices across various sectors [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Annual Work Overview - In 2024, the bureau completed 11 cases related to monopoly agreements and abuse of market dominance, and concluded 643 cases of business concentration [1] - The bureau imposed administrative penalties on one case of refusal to cooperate with investigations and initiated 72 cases against abuse of administrative power to eliminate competition [1] Regulatory Enforcement Effectiveness - Focused on key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, water supply, gas supply, financial data, and internet platforms, the bureau conducted special enforcement actions in the livelihood sector [3] - Five cases of abuse of market dominance were investigated, resulting in fines totaling 106.9 million yuan [3] Fair Competition Policy Implementation - The bureau emphasized the importance of maintaining a high-pressure regulatory environment in the pharmaceutical sector, leading to significant price reductions of 62%, 58%, and 43% for involved drugs [3][4] - In the public utility sector, four cases of abuse of market dominance were addressed to protect consumer rights and ensure fair competition [4] International Cooperation - The bureau deepened international cooperation in anti-monopoly efforts, signing memorandums with four countries, including Italy [1] Platform Economy Regulation - Continuous oversight of major platform companies like Alibaba and Meituan was conducted to ensure compliance and rectify monopolistic practices [5] - The bureau introduced guidelines for standard-essential patents to enhance regulatory effectiveness in intellectual property [5]