BEIJING -- Chinese tech companies will face stiffer penalties for crossing Beijing's red lines on competition after lawmakers on Friday approved changes to the country's antitrust law that were years in the making.
Legislation takes effect Aug. 1, keeping pressure on sector despite earlier signs of easing
Alibaba Group Holding has been subject to multiple penalties from China's antitrust regulators. © Reuters
BEIJING -- Chinese tech companies will face stiffer penalties for crossing Beijing's red lines on competition after lawmakers on Friday approved changes to the country's antitrust law that were years in the making.