市场监管总局：强化经营者集中审查护航全国统一大市场

Group 1 - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has transitioned the pilot program for operator concentration review to formal delegation as of August 1, 2023, after three years of successful trials in five provinces and cities [3] - The "1+3+7" regulatory framework has been established, which includes one compliance risk alert mechanism, three full-chain business systems for operator concentration review, and seven supporting databases to enhance online regulatory efficiency [3] - Over the three-year pilot period, SAMR has entrusted provincial bureaus to review 1,288 operator concentration filings, with an average acceptance time of 16.9 days and an average conclusion time of 17.4 days, indicating efficiency comparable to the central authority [3][4] Group 2 - The Shanghai Market Regulation Bureau has concluded 433 cases, accounting for 40% of the total pilot cases, by enhancing the review system and focusing on regional characteristics [4] - The Chongqing Market Regulation Bureau has reviewed 207 cases, emphasizing work support, quality improvement, and collaborative efforts to advance the review process [4] - Recent actions by SAMR include prohibiting one operator concentration case and conditionally approving three cases, aimed at maintaining fair competition and protecting consumer interests [4]