Get ready for some big news, folks! 🎉 Starting August 1, China is rolling out new regulations to ensure fair competition across the board. This move is all about leveling the playing field for everyone in the market game. 🏀
So, what's the scoop? The State Administration for Market Regulation (that's China's top market watchdog 👀) announced that these new rules are designed to prevent unfair practices that might give some players an advantage over others. Basically, they're making sure no one has a secret cheat code. 🎮
According to Zhou Zhigao, an official from the administration, these regulations will stop authorities from introducing measures that exclude or restrict market competition. When new laws, rules, or policies related to business activities are made, they'll have to check them over to make sure they're fair. Think of it like a fairness filter! 🧹
For example, policies can't set unreasonable or discriminatory conditions for market access or block products from entering local markets. And unless there's legal backing or approval from the State Council, authorities can't just hand out special tax breaks or selective incentives to certain businesses. No playing favorites! 💯
Authorities are also banned from interfering with prices that should be set by the market. So, no more price meddling! 💹
This isn't China's first rodeo when it comes to fair competition. They've been working on this since 2016, ditching policies that limit competition and correcting practices that hinder fair access. In fact, over the past eight years, they've axed or revised around 93,000 policies that weren't up to snuff. 🚮
Xu Xinjian, another official from the administration, called the new regulations a milestone. With these rules, China aims to build a more solid foundation for a unified and fair domestic market. It means better opportunities for all businesses and an even more market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment. 🌐
So, whether you're an entrepreneur eyeing opportunities or just curious about global market vibes, this is a development to watch! 👀
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China to bring into force fair competition regulations on August 1
cgtn.com
