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China top court clarifies 'other concerted conduct' standard in cartel cases

By MLex Staff ( April 7, 2026, 08:30 GMT | Insight) -- China’s top court has clarified how so-called “other concerted conduct” may be established in cartel cases, in an administrative judgment that upheld penalties against 11 concrete producers. The ruling, disclosed in early April, reinforces that the absence of explicit agreements does not shield companies from liability — a point that continues to confuse many market participants.China’s top court has clarified how so-called “other concerted conduct” may be established in cartel cases, reinforcing that the absence of explicit agreements does not shield companies from liability — a point that continues to confuse many market participants....

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