China's State Administration for Market Regulation has commenced an investigation on Trip.com (TCOM) under anti-monopoly laws of PRC; Trip says it is cooperating, business operations remain normal

China's investigation into Trip.com under anti-monopoly laws could signal increased scrutiny on tech and travel sectors, which may imply a broader regulatory tightening.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 14 Jan 2026, 11:19 UTCOn the live feed at 10:59 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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While the company states that it is cooperating and that operations continue as usual, precedent suggests potential risks to growth and valuation in the sector, as investors may reassess regulatory impacts on profitability and competitive dynamics.

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