This is the new MLex platform. Existing customers should continue to use the existing MLex platform until migrated.
For any queries, please contact Customer Services or your Account Manager. Dismiss

China antitrust regulator unveils revised regulations prohibiting monopolistic agreements

( December 22, 2025, 02:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s market regulator on Friday unveiled revisions to the Regulations Prohibiting Monopolistic Agreements to clarify when certain vertical arrangements will not be banned, setting specific market-share thresholds and conditions. The State Administration for Market Regulation said the amendments implement changes to the Anti-Monopoly Law in 2022 that allow exemptions for qualifying vertical agreements. Under the rules, agreements involving fixed or minimum resale prices will not be prohibited if a company’s market share is below five percent and the relevant product turnover is under 100 million yuan ($14.2 million). Other vertical agreements will be exempt where market share is below 15 percent, with no turnover threshold. The measures will take effect on Feb. 1, 2026.The statement follows and the files are attached:...

Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today

MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.


Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:

  • Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
  • Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
  • Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
  • Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline

Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

Already a subscriber? Click here to login

Documents

Related Sections