Antitrust Law in China, Korea and Vietnam

PART ONE

1.1: Introduction

Antitrust Law in China

Antitrust Law in Hong Kong

Antitrust Law in Taiwan

Antitrust Law in Korea

Antitrust Law in Vietnam

1.2: Standards in Antitrust Law

Introduction

The Control of Anti-Competitive Agreements

Monopolisation and Abuse of Dominant Position

Merger Control

Application of Economic Principles and Evidence

International Cooperation

PART TWO

2.1: The Chinese Antitrust Law Regime

Introduction

The Anti-Monopoly Law

The Institutional Structure

General Exemptions

Territorial Application

International Cooperation and Agreements

Pre-2007 Legislation

2.2: China Agreements

Introduction

Horizontal Agreements

Vertical Agreements

Trade Associations

Exemptions

Penalties

2.3: China Monopoly and Abuse of Dominance

Introduction

The Assessment of Dominance

Abuse of Dominant Position

Abuse of Administrative Power

2.4: China Merger Control

Introduction

Jurisdiction

Procedures

The Substantive Test

Efficiencies and the Failing Firm Defence

Remedies and Penalties

2.5: China Procedure

Introduction

Investigations by the AMEA

Complaints

Final Decisions

Penalties

Appeals

Third Party Rights

PART THREE

3.1: Antitrust in Hong Kong

Introduction

The Proposals

PART FOUR

4.1: The Taiwan Antitrust Law Regime

Introduction

The Fair Trade Commission

General Exemptions

Territorial Application

International Cooperation and Agreements

4.2: Taiwan Agreements

Introduction

Unfair Competition as it Relates to Horizontal and Vertical Agreements

Penalties for Breach

4.3: Taiwan Monopoly and Abuse of Dominance

Introduction

4.4: Taiwan Merger Control

Introduction

Jurisdiction

Procedures

Application of the Substantive Test

Remedies and Penalties

4.5: Taiwan Procedure

Introduction

Investigations

Hearings and Access to File

Corrective Measures and Penalties

Appeals

Third Party Rights and Damages

PART FIVE

5.1: The Korean Antitrust Law Regime

Introduction

The Fair Trade Commission

General Exemptions

Territorial Application

International Cooperation and Agreements

5.2: Korea Agreements

Introduction

Chapter 4, MRFTA - 'Improper Cartels' (Horizontal Agreements)

Chapter 6, MRFTA - Enterprisers' Organizations (Trade Associations)

Chapter 7, MRFTA - Resale Price Maintenance

Chapter 8, MRFTA - International Contracts

Vertical Agreements

Penalties for Breach

Franchise Agreements

5.3: Korea Monopoly and Abuse of Dominance

Introduction

Abuse of Dominant Position

Unfair Trade Practices

5.4: Korea Mergers

Introduction

Jurisdiction

Procedures

Application of the Substantive Test

Remedies

5.5: Korea Procedure

Introduction

Investigations

Hearings, Access to File and Secrecy

Corrective Measures and Penalties

Appeals

Damages

Arbitration

PART SIX

6.1: The Vietnamese Antitrust Law Regime

Introduction

Institutional Arrangements

General Exemptions

Acts of the State

Territorial Application

International Cooperation and Agreements

Intellectual Property

6.2: Vietnam Agreements

Introduction

Horizontal Agreements

Vertical Agreements

6.3: Vietnam Monopoly and Abuse of Dominance

Introduction

The Assessment of Dominance and Monopoly

Conduct Prohibited

6.4: Vietnam Mergers

Introduction

Concentrations

Exemption

Notification and Procedure

Remedies

Territorial Application

6.5: Vietnam Procedure

Introduction

Investigations and Evidence

Complaints

Rights of the Parties

Appendices

1: The Chinese Anti-Monopoly Law

2: The Taiwan Fair Trade Act

3: The Korean Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act

4: The Vietnamese Competition Law