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China's SAMR unveils second batch of local abuse of administrative power cases

( November 3, 2025, 03:51 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s State Administration for Market Regulation on Friday unveiled a second batch of enforcement cases under a special campaign targeting the abuse of administrative power to restrict competition, running from April to December this year. Local regulators in Guangdong, Fujian, Shandong, Tibet, Guangxi and Anhui were found to have forced schools to buy from designated suppliers, discriminated against out-of-town bidders or granted exclusive development rights in breach of China’s Antimonopoly Law. Authorities have since revoked offending rules, terminated contracts and restored fair market access as part of the effort to build a unified national market and promote fair competition.The statement follows:...

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