China’s market regulator reports 780,200 cases, 15.5 million new business entities in 2026
On September 24, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held its Q3 press conference. From January to August, it reviewed over 30,000 policy measures, handled 780,200 enforcement cases (up 26.7% year-on-year), and recovered 2.77 billion yuan for consumers via the 12315 platform. Nationwide, 15.502 million new business entities were registered, and "Four New" economy enterprises reached 29.301 million, accounting for 44% of all enterprises. SAMR also approved 176 new measurement standards and announced antitrust actions against Ctrip.
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China's market regulator says 12315 platform saved 2.77 billion yuan for consumers from Jan to Aug
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced at a quarterly press conference on September 24 that from January to August this year, the national 12315 platform received 19.955 million consumer complaints and reports, recovering 2.77 billion yuan in economic losses for consumers. The regulator intensified market order enforcement, reviewing over 30,000 policy documents and adjusting 6,600 of them for fair competition. Law enforcement handled 780,200 cases, a 26.7% year-on-year increase, including 42,800 product quality cases and 19,800 intellectual property cases. In response to recent 'short weight' issues at snack brands, SAMR conducted a follow-up campaign inspecting 1.246 million electronic scales, finding 8,544 unqualified units and 6,096 metrology violations. SAMR spokesperson Wang Qiuping stated that the regulator plans to soon issue the 'Market Supervision and Administrative Penalty Discretion Regulations,' which will classify penalties into five tiers—no penalty, mitigated, light, standard, and heavy—and unify national standards for terms like 'first offense' and 'minor harm,' aiming to guide grassroots enforcement and provide clarity for businesses.
Read sourceChina's Business Entities Grow Toward Innovation; 'Four New' Economy Firms Exceed 44%
According to a press conference held by China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) on July 24, 2026, the country's business entities are developing steadily with a trend toward innovation and quality improvement. SAMR spokesperson Wang Qiuping stated that from January to August 2026, 15.502 million new business entities were established nationwide, including 6.001 million enterprises, 9.474 million individual businesses, and 27,000 farmer cooperatives. The tertiary sector led with 13.788 million new entities, highlighting services as a key engine for employment, consumption, and transformation. As of end-August, registered 'Four New' (new technology, new industry, new business model, new form) economy enterprises reached 29.301 million, up 5.4% year-on-year, accounting for 44.0% of all enterprises, indicating accelerated innovation and economic restructuring. SAMR also reported progress in quality infrastructure, including 176 new measurement standards, 3,196 national standards initiated, and 880 national quality inspection centers approved, with over one-third focused on emerging industries like integrated circuits, quantum technology, and embodied AI. Additionally, SAMR launched a special campaign to improve the quality of special equipment inspections, targeting high-risk equipment such as hazardous chemical pressure vessels and escalators in public places, with penalties for falsified reports and illegal practices.
Read sourceChina approves 176 new measurement standards for key industries in 2025
On September 24, 2025, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held its Q3 regular press conference. Spokesperson Wang Qiuping announced that from January to August 2025, the agency reviewed over 30,000 policy measures, adjusting 6,600 and abolishing or correcting 3,500 to remove institutional barriers. Law enforcement handled 780,200 cases, up 26.7% year-on-year, while product quality cases fell 19.7% and intellectual property cases dropped 14.2%. The 12315 platform received 19.955 million complaints, recovering 2.77 billion yuan for consumers. To support industrial upgrading, SAMR approved 176 new measurement standard devices for integrated circuits, aerospace, and biomedicine. It also issued 4,753 national standards, including 1,400 for emerging industries like new-generation IT and advanced manufacturing. SAMR established 880 national quality inspection centers, with over one-third focused on emerging sectors. On July 25, SAMR fined Ctrip 5.179 billion yuan for monopolistic practices, ordering it to stop exclusive deals and 'lowest price' clauses. A September 15 guidance meeting urged online hotel booking platforms to self-inspect following the Ctrip case. The new 'Market Supervision Office Regulations' will take effect November 1, 2025.
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China's Market Regulator Reports 15.5 Million New Business Entities in First Eight Months of 2026
On September 24, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a routine press conference for the third quarter. SAMR spokesperson Wang Qiuping reported on key market regulation work for the first three quarters of the year. From January to August, the administration reviewed over 30,000 policy measures, modifying 6,600 and abolishing or correcting 3,500 to remove institutional barriers. Law enforcement handled 780,200 cases, a 26.7% year-on-year increase, while product quality and intellectual property cases declined. The national 12315 platform received 19.955 million complaints and reports, recovering 2.77 billion yuan for consumers. In terms of business entities, 15.502 million new entities were registered nationwide, including 6.001 million enterprises and 9.474 million individual businesses. The service sector remained a key driver of employment and consumption. 'Four New' economy enterprises (new industries, business forms, models, and technologies) reached 29.301 million, up 5.4% and accounting for 44% of all enterprises. Wang also announced the revision of the 'Guidelines for Overseas Antitrust Compliance for Enterprises,' with a public comment period ending September 29, 2026.
Read sourceChina's market regulator approves 176 new measurement standards for key industries in 2026
On September 24, 2026, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) held a routine Q3 press conference. Spokesperson Wang Qiuping reported that from January to August 2026, the agency intensified market order regulation, reviewing over 30,000 policy measures, modifying 6,600, and abolishing or correcting 3,500 documents to remove institutional barriers. Law enforcement handled 780,200 cases, up 26.7% year-on-year, while product quality violation cases fell 19.7% to 42,800. In quality infrastructure, SAMR approved 176 new measurement standard devices targeting key industries such as integrated circuits, aerospace, and biomedicine. It also initiated 3,196 national standards and published 4,753, focusing on next-generation IT, new materials, and quantum technology. Safety inspections continued across food, drugs, industrial products, and special equipment. Wang also noted the upcoming implementation of the Market Supervision Office Regulation on November 1, and announced antitrust actions against Ctrip's hotel practices, including an administrative guidance meeting on September 15 to address industry competition risks. SAMR pledged to maintain market stability during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period.
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