Dominance assessment
Shares, barriers, and platform ecosystem power.
China Law Key Words · Antitrust and Competition
Abuse of Dominance
Keyword hub for abuse of dominance under China’s Anti-Monopoly Law—pricing, exclusivity, and platform-style conduct risk for strong market players.
Last reviewed 21 August 2026
The rule in 60 seconds
Start with the rule, then map it to your situation
This briefing separates the core issue from the next research and counsel steps.
Risky behaviours
Exclusivity, tying, discriminatory treatment, unfair pricing theories.
Key distinction: This is general orientation. Company type, documents, location and timing can change the analysis.
Which situation are you in?
Start with the event, then test the rule
Scenario 01
Dominance assessment
Shares, barriers, and platform ecosystem power.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 02
Risky behaviours
Exclusivity, tying, discriminatory treatment, unfair pricing theories.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 03
Platform focus
Self-preferencing and data advantages as modern theories.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 04
Programmes
Sales playbooks and partner contracts need competition review.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Key steps
A simple sequence for this topic
01
Map market position honestly
Share + alternatives.
02
Review exclusivity clauses
Distribution and platform rules.
03
Document legitimate reasons
For differential treatment.
04
Train sales teams
No “choose one of two” freelancing.
Review checklist
What to check before you choose the next step
Map market position honestly
Share + alternatives.
Review exclusivity clauses
Distribution and platform rules.
Document legitimate reasons
For differential treatment.
Train sales teams
No “choose one of two” freelancing.
Audit partner contracts yearly
Especially digital channels.
Why this matters
The issue usually reaches beyond a single filing
Dominance assessment
Shares, barriers, and platform ecosystem power.
Risky behaviours
Exclusivity, tying, discriminatory treatment, unfair pricing theories.
Platform focus
Self-preferencing and data advantages as modern theories.
Programmes
Sales playbooks and partner contracts need competition review.
Recommended reading path
Move from the rule to the right depth of guidance
Common situations
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Dominance assessment
Shares, barriers, and platform ecosystem power.
Risky behaviours
Exclusivity, tying, discriminatory treatment, unfair pricing theories.
Platform focus
Self-preferencing and data advantages as modern theories.
Frequently asked questions
Questions readers commonly need answered next
Only monopolists?
Dominance is contextual; strong regional or niche players can still face theories.
Parent?
Antitrust hub.
Guides & articles
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