Core Viewpoint - The price of magnesium trisilicate raw material has surged approximately 30 times due to market monopoly, leading to significant penalties for the involved companies [2][3][5]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Prior to 2014, the price of magnesium trisilicate was stable at around 17 yuan per kilogram, but after being monopolized, it rose to about 40 yuan per kilogram [2][5]. - The highest market price for magnesium trisilicate reached approximately 30 times the pre-monopoly price during 2018 and 2019 [2][5]. - The market for magnesium trisilicate is currently facing reduced demand due to a shift in consumer health awareness and dietary habits [2]. Group 2: Company Actions and Penalties - Weifang Zhongyuan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. was fined a total of 37.65 million yuan for abusing its market dominance in the magnesium trisilicate market from January 2014 to September 2019 [3][5]. - The company controlled 99% of the domestic market share by monopolizing the supply of magnesium trisilicate, significantly impacting the costs for downstream formulation companies [4][5]. - Four other companies were fined 200,000 yuan each for submitting false materials during the investigation [6][8]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The State Administration for Market Regulation has emphasized that the investigation into the monopoly is crucial for promoting healthy industry development [2]. - The number of companies with production qualifications for magnesium trisilicate has increased to eight, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [8].