最高法发布人民法院反垄断典型案例

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court of China has released five typical antitrust cases that address significant legal issues related to the abuse of administrative power, horizontal monopolistic behaviors, and the role of industry associations in monopolistic practices, impacting essential sectors such as transportation, building materials, raw pharmaceuticals, and chemicals [1] Group 1 - The cases directly affect the daily lives of citizens, influencing costs related to transportation, medication, and housing [1] - The court's actions aim to firmly curb monopolistic behaviors and provide compensation to affected businesses, thereby safeguarding market fairness and protecting the interests of the public [1] - The cases reflect an improvement in the court's adjudication standards, offering clear guidance for regulating market competition behaviors [1] Group 2 - The "Cement Association Horizontal Monopoly Agreement" case clarifies the recognition standards for monopolistic behaviors conducted by industry associations, delineating the boundaries of such associations' actions [1] - The "Formaldehyde Sales Market" horizontal monopoly agreement case establishes standards for identifying and implementing horizontal monopoly agreements, aiding courts in accurately recognizing such behaviors to maintain fair market competition [1]