Chinese merger control practice has undergone great development over the past two years. A number of implementing rules and guidelines have been issued by the Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") to secure the establishment of a sound merger control mechanism. However, from a practical perspective, it is strongly advisable for companies contemplating a notification to MOFCOM to note several issues in the current review process, including the review timetable, data required and legal consequences of non-compliance, which we consider in this alert.