China picks financial veteran to steer SAMR amid deflation risks
By Yonnex Li ( August 31, 2026, 08:07 GMT | Insight) -- China has appointed Liu Guiping as party chief of its top market regulator, tapping a former central banker to steer antitrust enforcement and broader competition policy as the world's second-largest economy grapples with deflationary pressures and intense price competition across various sectors. Liu has also served in senior regional roles, experience that could help the authority tackle administrative monopolies amid Beijing's push for a unified national market.China has appointed Liu Guiping as party chief of its top market regulator, tapping a former central banker to steer antitrust enforcement and broader competition policy as the world's second-largest economy grapples with deflationary pressures and intense price rivalry across sectors from autos to solar equipment....
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