一财社论：整治“内卷式”竞争法治必须先行

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles emphasizes the need for legislative reinforcement to combat "involutionary" competition, which is damaging the foundation of healthy market development [1][2][5] - The upcoming second review of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law draft aims to include regulations on "involutionary" competition, marking a significant step in legal governance [1][2] - The urgency of addressing "involutionary" competition is highlighted by its evident harms in various sectors, including solar energy, new energy vehicles, and online platforms [2] Group 2 - The responsibility of local and regulatory authorities must be strengthened to ensure that policies do not undermine fair competition and a unified market [3] - The Fair Competition Review System is being elevated from a regulation to a law, enhancing its binding force and execution rigidity, which will benefit the enforcement of responsibilities among local and regulatory bodies [3] - Companies are urged to shift their mindset from quantity and market share dominance to fair and orderly competition, avoiding practices like price dumping and excessive marketing tactics [4] Group 3 - Strict penalties are necessary to enhance the seriousness and enforceability of regulations against "involutionary" competition, with actions planned against malicious pricing, false advertising, and other market irregularities [5] - The National Development and Reform Commission and other departments are set to take legal actions against "involutionary" competition behaviors, including public notifications and revocation of tax exemptions [5] - The overall approach to combating "involutionary" competition will involve administrative penalties, civil compensation, and potentially criminal penalties as part of a comprehensive process [5]