China top court tells lower courts to flag antitrust risks in commercial disputes
By MLex Staff ( September 10, 2026, 07:24 GMT | Insight) -- China’s top court has highlighted the need for lower courts to identify potential antitrust violations when handling ordinary commercial disputes, pointing to a vehicle-testing cartel uncovered after one participant sued to recover profits under a cooperation agreement. The case is among six typical antitrust cases released during China’s 2026 Fair Competition Policy Publicity Week.China’s top court has highlighted the need for lower courts to identify potential antitrust violations hidden in ordinary commercial disputes, singling out a vehicle-testing cartel case that began as a lawsuit over a partnership agreement in a county court....
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