Anti-Monopoly Law of China (2022 Amendment) · Yalla China
中华人民共和国反垄断法 / Anti-Monopoly Law of China (2022 Amendment)
Enacted: 2022-06-24 ✅ Effective: 2022-08-01
📝 Overview
Prohibits monopoly agreements and abuse of dominant market positions, and subjects mergers exceeding certain thresholds to prior government review.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The 2022 amendment strengthens the Anti-Monopoly Law (2008) by: (1) raising fines to 10% of previous year's revenue for violators; (2) extending review thresholds for merger operations; (3) enhancing oversight of digital platform algorithms. Foreign companies operating in China are fully subject to the law. Mergers impacting the Chinese market require notification to the anti-monopoly authority (SAMR) even if the deal occurs outside China.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Foreign companies in China must evaluate distribution agreements and pricing practices from an anti-monopoly law perspective.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026