Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2026-01-14 10:26Core Viewpoint - The National Market Supervision Administration of China has initiated an antitrust investigation against Trip.com Group Limited for alleged abuse of market dominance and monopolistic practices [1] Group 1: Company Overview - Trip.com Group Limited is a leading one-stop travel platform globally, operating brands such as Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar [1] - The company was listed on the NASDAQ in 2003 and subsequently on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2021 [1] Group 2: Allegations and Complaints - The Yunnan Province Tourism Homestay Industry Association has reported multiple complaints from its members regarding Trip.com and other online travel agencies (OTAs) using their market dominance to impose unfair practices [1] - Allegations include the implementation of "pick one from two" clauses, arbitrary commission increases, unfair trading conditions, and traffic blocking [1] Group 3: Regulatory Actions - In August 2025, the Guizhou Provincial Market Supervision Administration held discussions with Trip.com and four other travel platform companies regarding potential issues such as "pick one from two," interference with merchant pricing through technology, contract breaches, price fraud, and price gouging [1]