SAMR’s Evolving Role on the Geopolitical Chessboard

This article examines China’s application of antitrust and competition laws in the wider context of the geopolitical landscape, and the increasingly prominent role the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is playing in the protection of China’s interests. By introducing substantive and procedural tools such as flexibility with regard to behavioral remedies and the stop-the-clock mechanism, SAMR is able to protect Chinese consumers and extract benefits for Chinese competitors and