China targets local standards in expanded crackdown on govt protectionism
By Yonnex Li ( May 14, 2026, 08:06 GMT | Insight) -- China will abolish a wide array of local standards creating regional trade barriers by year-end as part of an escalated campaign to break down protectionist walls between provinces, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation. Despite years of efforts, officials admitted progress in curbing administrative abuses remains inadequate against both central government mandates and business expectations.China will abolish a wide array of local standards creating regional trade barriers by year-end, as part of an escalated campaign to break down protectionist walls between provinces, according to the State Administration for Market Regulation, or SAMR....
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