Merger Review in China and South East Asia: Does It Smell of Protectionism?

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K K Sharma, Oct 29, 2014

There was a considerable excitement when two of the fastest-growing economies and most populous countries—China and India—introduced competition law in their respective lands. The competition law in India was enacted in January 2003. However in India, the law, after enactment, remained practically ineffective till as late as May 20, 2009, the day when notification of the partial enforcement powers was