Meeting with Director General Xu Kunlin, NDRC Anti-Monopoly Bureau

2014-11-28 | Beijing

On November 28^th, 2014, a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director General Xu Kunlin at the NDRC Price Supervision and Anti-Monopoly Bureau. The two parties exchanged over issues related to anti-monopoly enforcement and pharmaceutical price reforms.

President Joerg Wuttke reiterated the Chamber’s support for China’s anti-monopoly framework and appreciation for NDRC’s plan in further strengthening information disclosure. The Chamber hopes to, through increased transparency guidance and education, enhance its member companies’ understanding and awareness of competition law and policies. Director General Xu stated that NDRC has carried out its anti-monopoly enforcement strictly adhering to the law, and has treated all companies fairly regardless of their nationality and ownership, protecting their legal rights to state, argue, apply for hearings as well as to file for administrative reconsideration and litigation.

As an initial step to further collaboration, NDRC and the European Chamber have agreed to hold a joint seminar on the Anti-Monopoly Law for European member companies.