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China: Antitrust Regulator Summons Six Polysilicon Giants Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) ordered Tongwei, GCL Technology and Daqo to cease all coordination on prices and production capacities. The companies must submit a rectification plan by January 20, 2026.

China: Antitrust Regulator Summons Six Polysilicon Giants Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices

CountriesChine, États-Unis
SectorÉnergie Solaire
ThemeRégulation & Gouvernance

The Chinese competition regulator has taken decisive action. On January 8, 2026, SAMR summoned six of the world’s largest photovoltaic polysilicon producers to its Beijing headquarters. Among the companies concerned are Tongwei Co., Ltd., the global sector leader, GCL Technology Holdings Ltd. and Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Co., Ltd. The authority accuses them of conduct that may violate China’s Anti-Monopoly Law.

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