Trip.com faces verdict as China to wrap up antitrust probes as soon as this week: sources

China's market regulator is expected to conclude its antitrust investigation into Trip.com this week, with potential fines between $295 million and $887 million for alleged abuse of dominant market position and monopolistic pricing practices. The probe follows months of complaints about exclusivity demands and algorithmic interference, including Trip.com's removal of an AI pricing tool in March.

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