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China tightens oversight of merger reviews by provincial authorities as system expands

By MLex Staff ( March 23, 2026, 07:47 GMT | Insight) -- China’s antitrust regulator will strengthen oversight of provincial authorities handling merger reviews as it expands an entrustment system designed to improve efficiency and redistribute caseloads. Commenting on the latest changes, the State Administration for Market Regulation said the addition of three provincial authorities to handle simplified cases is expected to meet growing local demand for M&A activity and support regional development priorities, including development in western regions and the revitalization of northeastern regions.China’s antitrust regulator will strengthen oversight of provincial authorities handling merger reviews as it expands an entrustment system designed to improve efficiency and redistribute caseloads....

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