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China Antitrust: Vertical Restraints & RPM Screen

Pricing and distribution policies need a conduct matrix, not a one-line “RPM is illegal / fine” slogan.

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Direct answer: Screen fixed/minimum resale pressure, exclusivity and MFN against market context; document rationale; escalate red designs before rollout.

Decision-support child of the national Antitrust Decision Desk. Not legal advice. Chinese AML texts control. Last checked: August 2026.

Method

Use the parent five questions: Decision · Rule · Clock · Evidence · Action. Preliminary outputs only: filing screen, below-threshold assessment, conduct review, escalate, insufficient facts.

Checklist

  • [ ] Facts mapped to parent triage table
  • [ ] Controlling instrument identified (status badge)
  • [ ] Clock / sequence noted (legal vs planning)
  • [ ] Evidence list drafted
  • [ ] Parent handoff pack completed

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