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China investigates Meituan and Alibaba units for suspected antitrust violations
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's market regulator is investigating Meituan's Beijing Sankuai Information Technology unit along with Alibaba units Hangzhou Taomei Aviation Services, Tongcheng Network Technology and Tujia Online Information Technology for suspected violations of unfair competition laws, amid a broader crackdown on monopolistic behaviour in the online hotel and travel booking sector.
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Antitrust investigations into major Chinese online platforms signal a tightened regulatory environment for hotel and travel booking markets. You need to reassess market entry and compliance strategies in China immediately as regulatory scrutiny could reshape competitor opportunities.
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