SAMR consults on draft revised overseas antitrust compliance guidelines
市场监管总局关于公开征求《企业境外反垄断
合规指引（修订草案征求意见稿）》意见
的公告
What happened
On 2026-09-22, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) issued the 《市场监管总局关于公开征求《企业境外反垄断合规指引（修订草案征求意见稿）》意见的公告》 to solicit public comments on the revised draft guidelines. source
The draft revises the 2021 《企业境外反垄断合规指引》 to further guide Chinese enterprises in strengthening overseas antitrust compliance awareness and preventing relevant legal risks. source
Comments may be submitted via the SAMR website portal, designated email, or postal mail as described in the announcement. source
Who is affected
Because the draft 《企业境外反垄断合规指引（修订草案征求意见稿）》 targets overseas antitrust compliance, this central-level consultation directly affects multinational corporations and Chinese enterprises with cross-border operations, together with their legal and compliance advisers. source
What to do
Download and review the draft 《企业境外反垄断合规指引（修订草案征求意见稿）》 and its drafting explanation to understand the proposed revisions. source
Submit feedback before the deadline via the SAMR website “征集调查” portal, by email to jyzjz@samr.gov.cn, or by post to the Beijing address specified by 市场监管总局. source
Evaluate how the draft guidelines’ focus on enhancing overseas antitrust compliance awareness and preventing legal risks applies to your cross-border operations. source
Key dates
2026-09-22: Publication of the 《市场监管总局关于公开征求《企业境外反垄断合规指引（修订草案征求意见稿）》意见的公告》 by 市场监管总局. source
2026-09-29: Deadline for public comments on the 《企业境外反垄断合规指引（修订草案征求意见稿）》. source