China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said it will explore the extraterritorial application of its Anti-Unfair Competition Law, targeting overseas practices such as false advertising, online unfair competition, commercial defamation, and

2026-03-30

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said it will explore the extraterritorial application of its Anti-Unfair Competition Law, targeting overseas practices such as false advertising, online unfair competition, commercial defamation, and trade secret infringement that affect China’s domestic market order and business interests. The regulator also said it will strengthen international cooperation, build specialized enforcement teams, and expand engagement with international organizations and partner countries to promote coordination on fair competition rules and share China’s regulatory experience.