# State Administration for Market Regulation

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-18**: 618 Shopping Festival finale — China's major online retail event concludes, with the preceding smear campaign threatening to disrupt consumer trust during a peak sales period.
- **2026-06-12**: Companies thank police — JD.com and Alibaba's Taobao Shangou post on social media praising Chengdu police for combating online rumors and maintaining a healthy online environment.
- **2026-06**: Police announce penalties — Sichuan public security authority reveals it has imposed administrative penalties on five individuals from Chengdu Xiaoben Culture Media and handed evidence to market regulators.
- **2026-05-11**: Lead Plaintiff Deadline — The final date for investors to move the court to serve as lead plaintiff in the litigation.
- **2026-05-01**: Implementation — Scheduled implementation of new tiered pricing for Chinese developers
- **2026-03-22**: Lawsuit Announcement — Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP informs investors of the filed class action.
- **2026-03-15**: Policy Shift — Official announcement of commission reductions in the China market
- **2026-01-20**: Negotiations Begin — Apple begins closed-door negotiations with Chinese tech giants and regulators
- **2026-01-13**: Class Period Ends — The final date of the alleged period of material misstatements and omissions.
- **2025-11-10**: Inquiry Launched — SAMR initiates formal inquiry into App Store fee structures in China
- **2025-06**: Smear campaign begins — Coordinated online attacks targeting Alibaba and JD.com start amid a food delivery price war, with platforms giving away products like milk tea to attract consumers.
- **2024-04-30**: Class Period Begins — The start date for investors eligible to join the securities fraud class action.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 5 Penalized in China Smear Campaign: Legal Lessons for E-Commerce Giants
2026-06-21 04:31:09 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

Sichuan police penalized five individuals from a media agency for a coordinated smear campaign against Alibaba and JD.com, and referred the case to market regulators, signaling growing enforcement against corporate disinformation. The incident highlights the legal risks of proxy attacks and China’s anti-unfair competition framework.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-china-smear-campaign-5-penalized

### Trip.com Group Faces Securities Class Action Over Alleged Monopolistic Practices
2026-03-23 01:00:31 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ: TCOM) is facing a securities fraud class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The litigation alleges the company made material misstatements and failed to disclose monopolistic business activities between April 2024 and January 2026.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trip-com-group-securities-fraud-class-action-2026

### Apple Cuts China App Store Fees as Regulatory Pressure Mounts
2026-03-15 15:23:47 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Apple has officially lowered its commission rates for the App Store in China, responding to intensifying scrutiny from local regulators. This strategic pivot aims to mitigate antitrust risks in one of Apple's most critical global markets while addressing long-standing grievances from domestic developers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/apple-china-app-store-commission-cut

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