Group 1 - The central economic work conference has identified the "in-depth rectification of 'involutionary' competition" as a key task for economic work in 2026, continuing the "anti-involution" actions into the new year [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with three other departments, held a meeting targeting irrational behaviors such as blind construction and low-price competition in the power and energy battery industry, aiming to regulate industry competition order [1] - "Involutionary" competition is characterized by low price, low quality, and low-level competition, which disrupts market signals, reduces resource allocation efficiency, and erodes long-term competitiveness of enterprises, ultimately hindering high-quality development [1] Group 2 - Since the 2024 central economic work conference proposed "comprehensive rectification of 'involutionary' competition," China has implemented a series of institutional constructions to guide key industries like steel, photovoltaics, and electric vehicles from low-quality involution to innovation and efficiency [2] - The National Development and Reform Commission plans to research and formulate regulations for the construction of a unified national market, while the State Administration for Market Regulation aims to promote amendments to foundational laws such as the pricing law to enhance the legal and policy tools against "involutionary" competition [2] - To effectively address "involutionary" competition, industries and enterprises must accelerate reforms, eliminate outdated momentum, and shift towards efficiency and innovation, thereby creating a true "moat" for their development through technology, branding, and service upgrades [2]
多部门部署 “反内卷”整治行动向纵深推进
Yang Guang Wang·2026-01-11 02:02