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China Monthly Antitrust Update: April 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for April. The following events merit special attention...more

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How China Scrutinizes Foreign Deals: Antitrust and National Security Mechanisms in the BlackRock-Hutchison

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On March 4, 2025, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (“CK Hutchison”), controlled by the Li Ka-Shing family, announced a significant transaction on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange: the proposed sale of 80% equity in its port business...more

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China Unveils New Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector

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China's State Council issued new Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Sector (the "Guidelines") effective January 24, 2025. The Guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for the State Administration for Market...more

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A new course for the EU: Key takeaways on the implications of the Competitiveness Compass Agenda on antitrust, internal market and...

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The European Commission has published on the 29th January the “Competitiveness Compass for the EU”, setting out ambitious initiatives aimed at strengthening and protecting the EU’s position on global markets. The Compass...more

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China Merger Control Process Should Remain Navigable Even if Tensions Rise

Even if U.S.-China relations become less predictable after President-elect Trump returns to office, we expect that China’s merger control authority, SAMR, will continue to review and approve most deals, including those...more

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Asia Pacific antitrust update – July 2024

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As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement. Faced with the intricate challenges of modern...more

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China’s Antitrust Enforcement: A Look Back on 2023 and What to Expect in 2024

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On 18 June 2024, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which includes the State Anti-Monopoly Bureau, released the China Antitrust Law Enforcement Annual Report (2023) (the “Report”). This article provides...more

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Australia to introduce mandatory merger control

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The Australian Treasurer has announced the introduction of a mandatory suspensory merger control regime to come into effect on 1 January 2026. The reforms introduce significant procedural changes, limited appeal rights and...more

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Global antitrust enforcement: Trends to watch in 2024

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Enforcement strengthens with more complexity - Globally, antitrust enforcement in 2024 is on track to repeat the themes of 2023. Expect continued use by the agencies of novel theories of antitrust harm and increasing...more

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China Increases Its Merger Control Thresholds

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China doubled its merger notification thresholds effective on January 26, 2024. China's State Council recently published new merger control notification thresholds doubling the previous China revenue thresholds in an...more

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The year in review – a close look at China’s merger control since the amendment of the Anti-Monopoly Law

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Looking back on the year 2023, this alert aims to give an update on the state of play in Chinese merger control. In particular, it looks at how merger control has evolved since China’s main antitrust statute – the...more

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2024 Insights: Corporate Trends

Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024 - Despite market headwinds, dealmakers have looked to carveouts, spin-offs, joint ventures and other creative deal structures to engage...more

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China: Draft SEP antitrust guideline released by SAMR for public comment

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On June 30, 2023, China’s antitrust authority – the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) – released draft guideline on standard essential patents (SEPs) for public comment. The comment period ends on July 29,...more

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China Introduces Rules for Antitrust Review of Non-Reportable Transactions and Other Antitrust Regulations

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The Development: China's State Administration for Market Regulation ("SAMR") recently released four regulations ("Regulations") that implement 2022 amendments to the Anti-Monopoly Law of China ("AML"). The most significant...more

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SAMR delegates merger review powers

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Yesterday, on 29 August 2022, clearance for the FAW/Refire joint venture transaction was announced on one of the websites of the Chinese antitrust authority – i.e., the State Administration for Market Regulation. That...more

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China Amends Anti-Monopoly Law

This month, important amendments to the Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law (AML) came into force. Implementing regulations are now being finalized which will provide further detail on each set of changes.1 The Chinese antitrust...more

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Die Reform des chinesischen Antimonopolgesetzes – "Big Bang" in der Fusionskontrolle

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Am 24. Juni 2022 verabschiedete der Ständige Ausschuss des Nationalen Volkskongresses Chinas die Überarbeitung des Antimonopolgesetzes ("AMG"). Das überarbeitete AMG wird am 1. August 2022 in Kraft treten, und es ist davon...more

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The revision of the Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law – ‘big bang’ in merger control

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The AML reform brings about significant changes to Chinese merger control. Modifications to the notification thresholds and clarifications on the “controlling right” concept may lead to fewer filings being required. At the...more

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China Amends Anti-Monopoly Law: What You Need to Know

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In late June 2022, the 13th National People’s Congress Standing Committee adopted the First Amendments to China’s Anti-Monopoly Law (“AML”). The amendments will take effect on August 1, 2022. Although the First Amendments to...more

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The beginning of a new era: China amends its antitrust code for the first time

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Amendments to China’s Anti-Monopoly Law, together with proposed revisions to various implementing regulations, are set to make substantial changes to both SAMR’s antitrust procedures and its substantive assessments. Key...more

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Chinese antitrust – the big reset

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Chinese antitrust is going through what are likely the most important changes since its inception: an amendment of the Anti-Monopoly Law and the establishment of a new enforcement body. ...more

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Financial Daily Dose 2.4.2020 | Top Story: Tesla Stock Hits New Highs on Reports From Battery Partners

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It’s all coming up Elon these days for Tesla and its stock. “Positive developments” from the electric carmaker’s battery suppliers helped goose shares even higher, ending the day at $780/share—a nearly 20% gain since Friday....more

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SAMR's triple guidance on antitrust enforcement

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On 1 July 2019 China's antitrust agency, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), made public three sets of regulations to implement the Anti-Monopoly Law (AML). ...more

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China’s Conditional Approval of Bayer’s Acquisition of Monsanto: Lessons for Future Merger Cases in China

On March 13, 2018, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”)announced its Conditional Approval following antitrust review of a concentration of undertakings relating to Bayer’s proposed merger with Monsanto (“Merger”) (Bayer...more

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Cross-border tech M&A in a disrupted world: Challenges remain: Geopolitics and regulations can be decisive

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Despite the opportunities available in the market, the changing face of global politics is exerting an increasing influence over deals. Almost half of respondents (47 percent) point to trade wars and rising protectionism as...more

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