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Increased Transparency or Burden? – Observation on the Horizontal Merger Review Guidelines

BY and | April 3, 2025

The Guidelines for the Review of Horizontal Concentrations of Undertakings, released by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation in December 2024, offers a comprehensive framework for reviewing horizontal mergers. These…

The Guidelines for the Review of Horizontal Concentrations of Undertakings, released by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation in December 2024, offers a comprehensive framework for reviewing horizontal mergers. These guidelines clarify key aspects such as market definition, competition analysis, and merger effects. They emphasize transparency by detailing evidence requirements, market share thresholds, and factors like potential competition, buyer power, and potential efficiency b

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