治理“内卷式”竞争！价格法即将修订，完善低价倾销认定标准

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have released a draft amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China, aiming to enhance the regulation of pricing behaviors and address issues related to "involution" in market competition [1][2]. Group 1: Government Pricing - The amendment includes provisions to refine government pricing, allowing for a shift from fixed pricing levels to a pricing mechanism that can be established by pricing authorities [1]. - The draft specifies that government guidance prices are not limited to benchmark prices and their fluctuation ranges, reflecting changes in government pricing management [1]. Group 2: Unfair Pricing Practices - The amendment clarifies standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, including low-price dumping, price collusion, price gouging, and price discrimination [2][3]. - It prohibits public enterprises and industry associations from leveraging their influence to enforce bundled sales or charge for services [2]. Group 3: Regulatory Enforcement - The draft emphasizes the need for stricter regulation of pricing behaviors by operators, including the prohibition of using data, algorithms, and technology to engage in unfair pricing practices [3]. - Penalties for violations of pricing regulations will be increased, and legal responsibilities will be clarified for operators who refuse or provide false information during cost audits [3]. - The draft mandates that government pricing authorities conduct price surveys and cost audits, ensuring transparency and stakeholder input in the pricing process [3].