摘要
In 2014, China＇s Anti-Monopoly Law （＂AML＂） entered its seventh year. After a number of years building up the enforcement agencies and gaining experience, the direction of China＇s competition regime is becoming increasingly clear. In particular, 2014 saw an increase in the number of high profile antitrust investigations launched as well as the introduction of a new simplified merger review procedure. While there is still room for improvement in transparency of investigations and due process, more legal rules have recently been published, especially in respect of procedural rules. This article provides a summary of the key legislative and enforcement developments under the AML over the past 12 months and examines the likely consequences these changes will have for companies doing business in China.
