Core Points - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have released a draft for the amendment of the Price Law, marking the first revision in 27 years [1] - The revision aims to regulate enterprise competition behavior, protect consumer rights, and optimize the business environment for high-quality economic development [2][3] Group 1: Objectives of the Revision - The revision has three main objectives: to standardize enterprise competition behavior, to protect consumer rights, and to enhance the business environment [2] - It aims to prevent the phenomenon of "bad money driving out good money" and to ensure fair competition among market participants [2][3] Group 2: Key Amendments - The draft includes ten main amendments across three areas: improving government pricing, clarifying standards for unfair pricing behavior, and establishing legal responsibilities for pricing violations [4] - Specific amendments include refining the standards for identifying predatory pricing, price collusion, price gouging, and price discrimination [4] Group 3: Role of Government - The government is expected to play a significant role in regulating both government-set prices and market-adjusted prices to address market failures [5] - The government will utilize legal powers to enforce market entry, administrative guidance, and penalties to combat unfair competition and protect consumer rights [5] Group 4: Economic Impact - The deepening of price reforms is anticipated to enhance economic efficiency and contribute to high-quality development [6]

Core Points - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have drafted the "Draft Amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China (Solicitation of Opinions)" to implement the decisions of the Central Committee and the State Council [1] - The draft consists of 10 articles focusing on improving government pricing, clarifying standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, and enhancing legal responsibilities for price violations [1] Group 1: Government Pricing - The draft clarifies that government-guided prices are not limited to benchmark prices and their fluctuation ranges, reflecting changes in government price management methods [1] - It emphasizes the shift from setting price levels to establishing pricing mechanisms, allowing pricing authorities to determine government pricing levels through mechanism formulation [1] Group 2: Unfair Pricing Behavior - The draft specifies standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, including refining standards for low-price dumping and regulating market price order to combat "involution" competition [2] - It prohibits public enterprises, industry associations, and others from leveraging their influence or market position to enforce or bundle sales of goods and services [2] Group 3: Penalties for Price Violations - The draft proposes to strengthen penalties for price violations, increasing the punishment standards for operators who violate clear pricing regulations [2] - Specific penalties include orders for correction, confiscation of illegal gains, and fines ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 yuan depending on the severity of the violation [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation are seeking public opinions on the draft amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China, which aims to adapt to new economic conditions and improve price regulation [1][2] - The draft amendment includes 10 articles focusing on three main areas: improving government pricing content, clarifying the standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, and enhancing legal responsibilities for price violations [1][2] - The amendment aims to address issues such as low-price dumping, price collusion, price gouging, and price discrimination, while also regulating the behavior of public enterprises and industry associations [2] Group 2 - The draft specifies that government guidance on pricing is not limited to benchmark prices and their fluctuation ranges, and it allows for the establishment of pricing mechanisms [1][2] - The amendment emphasizes the importance of cost monitoring as a key procedure in government pricing, reflecting changes in pricing management practices [1][2] - The public consultation period for the draft amendment is set from July 24, 2025, to August 23, 2025 [3]

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 address current economic and social developments [1][2][3]. Group 1: Legislative Background - The Price Law has been in effect since 1998, playing a crucial role in resource allocation, price stability, and protection of consumer and business rights [2]. - The revision of the Price Law is included in the legislative plan of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee for 2023 [3]. Group 2: Key Amendments - The draft amendment consists of 10 articles focusing on three main areas: government pricing, clarification of unfair pricing behavior, and strengthening legal responsibilities for price violations [4]. - In terms of government pricing, the amendment aims to clarify that government guidance prices are not limited to benchmark prices and their fluctuations, allowing for a shift from fixed pricing levels to pricing mechanisms [5]. Group 3: Addressing Unfair Pricing - The draft specifies standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, particularly in relation to "involution" in the market [6]. - It includes four main aspects: 1. Improving standards for identifying predatory pricing to regulate market order and combat "involution-style" competition [7]. 2. Enhancing standards for collusion, price gouging, and price discrimination [8]. 3. Prohibiting public enterprises and industry associations from leveraging their influence to enforce bundled sales or charge fees [9]. 4. Strengthening regulations on pricing behaviors of business operators [10]. Group 4: Regulatory Measures - The draft introduces provisions related to "involution," emphasizing that operators must not use data, algorithms, or technology to engage in unfair pricing practices [11]. - It also indicates an increase in penalties for violations of pricing regulations and establishes legal responsibilities for operators who refuse or provide false cost monitoring and investigation materials [11]. - Furthermore, it mandates that government pricing authorities conduct price surveys and cost audits, and gather feedback from consumers and businesses when setting government guidance prices [11]. Group 5: Public Consultation - The public consultation period for the draft amendment is from July 24, 2025, to August 23, 2025, inviting input from various stakeholders [12].

7月24日，国家发展改革委、市场监管总局发布关于《中华人民共和国价格法修正草案（征求意见 稿）》（下称《征求意见稿》）公开征求意见的公告。 价格法自1998年实施以来，在引导资源优化配置、促进物价合理运行、保护消费者和经营者合法权益等 方面发挥了重要作用。随着经济社会发展和价格改革深化，价格法部分条款也需要修改完善。 2023年，价格法修订列入《十四届全国人大常委会立法规划》。按照部署要求，国家发展改革委、市场 监管总局研究起草了价格法修正草案。 在《征求意见稿》中，增设了多条与"反内卷"相关的款项内容，例如：明确经营者不得利用数据和算 法、技术以及规则等从事前款规定的不正当价格行为；不得在依法降价处理鲜活商品、季节性商品、积 压商品等商品或者有正当理由降价提供服务外，为了排挤竞争对手或者独占市场，以低于成本的价格倾 销，或者强制其他经营者按照其定价规则以低于成本的价格倾销。 这些细节内容，无不反映出监管层治理"内卷式"竞争的决心。对于那些价格违法行为，监管层面也会加 大处罚力度。《征求意见稿》显示，将调整对经营者不正当价格行为的处罚规定，提高经营者违反明码 标价规定的处罚标准，明确经营者拒绝或者虚假提供成本 ...

7月24日，国家发展改革委、市场监管总局发布关于《中华人民共和国价格法修正草案（征求意见稿）》 （下称《征求意见稿》）公开征求意见的公告。 价格法自1998年实施以来，在引导资源优化配置、促进物价合理运行、保护消费者和经营者合法权益等方 面发挥了重要作用。随着经济社会发展和价格改革深化，价格法部分条款也需要修改完善。 2023年，价格法修订列入《十四届全国人大常委会立法规划》。按照部署要求，国家发展改革委、市场监 管总局研究起草了价格法修正草案。 据悉，修正草案共10条，主要涉及三方面内容，包括完善政府定价相关内容、明确不正当价格行为认定标 准、健全价格违法行为法律责任。 在完善政府定价方面，将结合政府价格管理方式变化，明确政府指导价不局限于基准价及其浮动幅度的形 式，结合政府定价从定水平向定机制转变的实际，明确定价机关可通过制定定价机制，确定政府定价的水 平。 对于市场最为关注的"反内卷"议题，修正草案进一步明确了不正当价格行为认定标准。具体包括四方面： 一是完善低价倾销的认定标准，规范市场价格秩序，治理"内卷式"竞争。 二是完善价格串通、哄抬价格、价格歧视等不正当价格行为认定标准。 三是公用企事业单位、行 ...