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China’s competition law framework has seen significant developments in recent years, most notably through the 2022 amendments to the Anti-Monopoly Law and a series of implementing regulations and guidelines, alongside the revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law which took effect in October 2025. Together, these regimes form a well-developed and increasingly sophisticated system governing anti-competitive conduct, merger control and enforcement in China.

This publication provides an overview of China’s competition law regime as administered by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), covering the key rules on anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance and merger control, as well as developments affecting digital platforms, intellectual property and “involution style” competition. It also highlights recent enforcement trends, key cases and regulatory guidance relevant to companies with businesses in China.