Market monopoly behavior refers to the behavior of enterprises abusing their dominant position in the market to harm the interests of consumers and the public interest by eliminating or restricting competition. The manifestations of market monopoly behaviors include, but are not limited to, monopoly agreements, concentration of undertakings, abuse of market dominance, and administrative monopoly by administrative organs.
First of all, a monopoly agreement refers to the act of jointly eliminating or restricting market competition between enterprises through the signing of agreements, decisions or concerted actions. This type of behavior usually occurs between firms in the same industry, eliminating or restricting competition by restricting output, dividing markets, or controlling technology. In China, the Anti-Monopoly Law expressly prohibits enterprises from entering into or implementing monopoly agreements with each other.
Secondly, the concentration of undertakings refers to the behavior of an enterprise to achieve the concentration of assets and market share through mergers and acquisitions, asset restructuring, etc., so as to have a dominant effect on the market. If the result of the concentration of undertakings will weaken market competition, resulting in damage to the interests of consumers or public interests, then such a concentration of undertakings may be regarded as a market monopoly. China's Anti-Monopoly Law stipulates strict review procedures for concentrations of undertakings to ensure market competitiveness and public interest.
In addition, abuse of dominant market position refers to the behavior of a company that uses its dominant position in the market to eliminate or restrict competition. This type of behavior usually manifests itself in the elimination or restriction of competition by means of improper means to prevent other companies from entering the market, forced transactions, discriminatory pricing, etc. China's Anti-Monopoly Law also explicitly prohibits enterprises from abusing their dominant market position.
Finally, administrative monopoly by administrative organs refers to the acts of administrative organs that eliminate or restrict competition by formulating administrative rules, decisions or measures. This kind of behavior is usually manifested in local protectionism, industry monopoly, etc., which seriously damages the competitiveness and fairness of the market. China's Anti-Monopoly Law also explicitly prohibits administrative monopolistic acts by administrative authorities.
In short, market monopoly behavior is an act that seriously harms market competition and public interests. In order to maintain the competitiveness and fairness of the market, China has formulated and implemented the Anti-Monopoly Law, which clarifies the definition and manifestations of market monopoly behavior, and stipulates the corresponding legal responsibilities and punishment measures. At the same time, all sectors of society should also strengthen the supervision and crackdown on market monopolistic behavior, maintain the competitiveness and fairness of the market, and promote the healthy development of the economy.
In practice, market supervision should be strengthened, a sound market supervision system should be established, and market monopoly behaviors should be discovered and cracked down on in a timely manner. At the same time, enterprises should also strengthen self-discipline, comply with the provisions of the Anti-Monopoly Law and other relevant laws and regulations, and avoid market monopoly behavior. In addition, all sectors of society should also pay more attention to and supervise market monopoly behavior, and enhance the public's awareness and awareness of market competition and public interests.