SAMR targets market fragmentation as China's 5-year plan takes shape
By Yonnex Li ( December 2, 2025, 07:35 GMT | Insight) -- China's State Administration for Market Regulation will intensify efforts to break down institutional barriers and regional protectionism that fragment the country's domestic market, according to a policy statement by Minister Luo Wen. The official acknowledges that obstacles still linger from China's relatively recent transition from a planned economy to a market system.China's State Administration for Market Regulation, or SAMR, will intensify efforts to break down institutional barriers and regional protectionism that fragment the country's domestic market, according to a policy statement by Minister Luo Wen....
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