The Law and Economics of Tying in Digital Platforms: Comparing <i>Tencent</i> and <i>Android</i>

Wu, Qian; Philipsen, Niels

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“…There have been rumors indicating that the government is engaged in discussions on the acquisition or has already acquired minor ownership stakes in several prominent internet corporations. These advancements indicate a growing correlation between private internet and technology corporations and the government in terms of political affiliations (Wu & Philipsen, 2023).…”

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The Importance of China's Competition Law in the Management of Data in the Country's Rapidly Developing Digital Economy: Policy Recommendations for Pakistan

Mushtaq,

Baig,

Hassan

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With the expansion of the digital economy and the rising importance of data, organizations are under more regulatory scrutiny over the collection, use, and sharing of data. Antitrust and competition authorities and governments worldwide are now evaluating and deliberating on the applicability and suitability of antitrust and competition laws in addressing data-related issues, notably within the digital economy. Parallel ideas and concerns are also gaining prominence in China. China has not only been enhancing its legislative framework to govern and facilitate state control over data, but it has also significantly strengthened regulatory oversight and control over Internet and technology firms. Competition legislation has prominently featured in China's governmental efforts to suppress the Internet and technology industries. Regulatory competition in the post-industrial digital economy is examined. Regulatory competition is achieved through neo-protectionism, which aims to boost social and economic development and growth by creating new comparative advantages in the digital economy. Innovative, digital, and information Neo-protectionism has emerged as a key aspect of international economic strategy for nations that lead its implementation. This article examines how China's competition laws may regulate Internet and technology companies' data and behavior. By analyzing China's data regulatory structure and competition rules, including political and economic aspects, this is achieved. China's political economy and competition rules consider many interests, aims, and priorities. Concerns that other nations may not associate with competition law may be included. China's macroeconomic monitoring guides competition law enforcement.

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“…The Guidelines also acknowledge the potential of data to facilitate parties in reaching and executing monopolistic agreements, imposing unfair trade conditions, and coordinating conduct that violates the AML (Wu & Philipsen, 2023).…”

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The Importance of China's Competition Law in the Management of Data in the Country's Rapidly Developing Digital Economy: Policy Recommendations for Pakistan

Mushtaq,

Baig,

Hassan

et al. 2024

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Tying by statutory dominant firms under differentiated (stricter) scrutiny? Insights from economic theory and competition practice

Philipsen

2023

China-EU Law J

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Statutory dominant firms, different from dominant firms that have gained their market power through competition on the merits, have derived their market position from choices made by the state. From an economic perspective, tying by this kind of firm typically generates significant anti-competitive effects that are likely to outweigh the possible pro-competitive effects. Both in China and the EU, such tying practices have frequently taken place. Nevertheless, the economic findings have not been fully reflected in competition provisions and competition practice in these two jurisdictions. This may lead to error costs and enforcement costs, which is detrimental to consumer welfare. It is thus important for competition authorities and courts to carefully consider the economic findings, while taking into account also the principles of proportionality and legal certainty. To enhance the effectiveness of competition law, this study proposes potential ways of applying a differentiated (stricter) scrutiny of tying by statutory dominant firms to reduce error costs and enforcement costs.

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The Law and Economics of Tying in Digital Platforms: Comparing Tencent and Android

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The Importance of China's Competition Law in the Management of Data in the Country's Rapidly Developing Digital Economy: Policy Recommendations for Pakistan

The Importance of China's Competition Law in the Management of Data in the Country's Rapidly Developing Digital Economy: Policy Recommendations for Pakistan

Tying by statutory dominant firms under differentiated (stricter) scrutiny? Insights from economic theory and competition practice

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