Concentration review
Turnover thresholds, filings, and gun-jumping risk.
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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.
Unilateral behaviour
Abuse of dominance and platform-style concerns.
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
Concentration review
Turnover thresholds, filings, and gun-jumping risk.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 02
Unilateral behaviour
Abuse of dominance and platform-style concerns.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 03
Horizontal risk
Price-fixing, market allocation, and trade-association issues.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Scenario 04
Fair competition review
Policy and tender interfaces with SOE-heavy markets.
Next review: Open the related guides and confirm how this issue presents in your documents.
Key steps
A simple sequence for this topic
01
Run turnover screen
Every share or asset deal with China nexus.
02
Map markets
Horizontal overlaps and vertical foreclosure theories.
03
Hold separate
Avoid gun-jumping before clearance.
04
Review pricing policies
Especially platforms and dual distribution.
Review checklist
What to check before you choose the next step
Run turnover screen
Every share or asset deal with China nexus.
Map markets
Horizontal overlaps and vertical foreclosure theories.
Hold separate
Avoid gun-jumping before clearance.
Review pricing policies
Especially platforms and dual distribution.
Check tender rules
Fair competition review in public procurement contexts.
Why this matters
The issue usually reaches beyond a single filing
Concentration review
Turnover thresholds, filings, and gun-jumping risk.
Unilateral behaviour
Abuse of dominance and platform-style concerns.
Horizontal risk
Price-fixing, market allocation, and trade-association issues.
Fair competition review
Policy and tender interfaces with SOE-heavy markets.
Recommended reading path
Move from the rule to the right depth of guidance
Common situations
Recognise the issue before you choose the response
Concentration review
Turnover thresholds, filings, and gun-jumping risk.
Unilateral behaviour
Abuse of dominance and platform-style concerns.
Horizontal risk
Price-fixing, market allocation, and trade-association issues.
Frequently asked questions
Questions readers commonly need answered next
Do small deals file?
Only if thresholds and other tests are met—but always screen.
Same as FDI/NSR?
No—antitrust is competition law; NSR is security screening. Many deals need both analyses.
Guides & articles
Practical writing from counsel and the portal editorial team on this topic
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