China’s revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law, which took effect on 15 October 2025, introduces provisions addressing certain conduct occurring outside China. Under Article 40, conduct overseas may fall within the scope of the law where it disrupts competition in China’s domestic market and harms the lawful rights and interests of domestic operators or consumers.

For international businesses, this provision highlights the importance of assessing how overseas commercial activities may affect competition within China. Multinational companies operating across jurisdictions may need to consider the potential interaction between local competition rules and their broader cross-border business practices.

Source: 国家知识产权局 法律 中华人民共和国反不正当竞争法（2025年修订）