State Administration for Market Regulation: will organize and conduct random inspections of fair competition reviews in 2026 to effectively strengthen the rigidity of fair competition review constraints.

On the afternoon of July 7, the State Administration for Market Regulation held a special press conference on the intensive rectification of "internal competition" in the first half of 2026. Wang Shizhong, Director of the Competition Coordination Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation, stated that the fair competition review system has actively and effectively played an important role in promoting fair competition in the market and the construction of a unified national market. He pointed out the importance of strengthening supervision to ensure fair competition reviews. The State Administration for Market Regulation will organize spot checks on fair competition reviews in 2026, focusing on areas where companies have strongly reported issues such as improper market intervention, local violations of financial incentives, and areas with high incidence of violations. They will use tools such as spot checks, interviews, and reports to strengthen the rigid constraints of fair competition reviews. Local market supervision departments will also enhance spot checks, report handling, and other regulatory measures in the second half of the year. They will urge immediate corrective actions for violations found during spot checks and, if necessary, conduct interviews and expose cases of inadequate or delayed correction, effectively strengthening behavioral penalties. The State Administration for Market Regulation also conducted a press conference focusing on the work situation and answering questions from the media. They introduced various measures and actions taken to combat "internal competition" and emphasized the importance of law enforcement and fair competition in the market. This press conference demonstrated the commitment of the authorities to ensure fair competition and combat unhealthy competition practices. This text is a summary of the press conference held by the State Administration for Market Regulation to address the issue of "internal competition" in the market and the actions taken to promote fair competition. The press conference highlighted the importance of strengthening fair competition reviews and enforcement mechanisms to maintain a healthy and competitive market environment.