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 article discusses the public consultation on the draft amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China, highlighting the need for updates to the law to adapt to economic and social developments since its implementation in 1998 [1]. Group 1: Government Pricing - The draft amendment includes provisions to improve government pricing, allowing for a shift from fixed pricing levels to a mechanism-based approach, enabling pricing authorities to establish pricing mechanisms [1]. Group 2: Unfair Pricing Behavior - The draft clarifies standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, including low-price dumping, price collusion, price gouging, and price discrimination, aimed at regulating market order and addressing "involution" competition [2][3]. - Public enterprises and industry associations are prohibited from leveraging their influence or market position to enforce bundled sales or charge for services [4]. - There is a focus on regulating the pricing behaviors of operators in business premises [5]. Group 3: Anti-Involution Measures - The draft introduces specific provisions against "involution" practices, such as using data, algorithms, or technology to engage in unfair pricing behaviors, and prohibits selling below cost to eliminate competition [6]. - The regulatory framework will enhance penalties for violations of pricing regulations, including stricter consequences for failing to provide cost audits or investigations [6]. - The draft mandates that government pricing authorities conduct price surveys and cost audits, and gather feedback from consumers and businesses before setting government-guided prices [6].