China’s $770 Million Crackdown on Trip.com Is Really About Platform Power

Peden Doma Bhutia· Jul 27, 2026 · 9:38 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 2 views

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China’s $770 Million Crackdown on Trip.com Is Really About Platform Power

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▪Online Travel China’s $770 Million Crackdown on Trip.com Is Really About Platform Power Peden Doma Bhutia July 27th, 2026 at 5:38 AM EDT Photo Credit: Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, delivering her keynote presentation to partners at the G
▪How will the exclusivity ban change Trip.com's relationships with hotels and its commission structure?
▪What impact could this ruling have on other travel platforms like Meituan and Tongcheng?

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Online Travel China’s $770 Million Crackdown on Trip.com Is Really About Platform Power Peden Doma Bhutia July 27th, 2026 at 5:38 AM EDT Photo Credit: Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, delivering her keynote presentation to partners at the Global Partner Summit. Trip.com Group Skift Take China's latest antitrust ruling puts new scrutiny on how online travel platforms use exclusivity, pricing, and traffic allocation to maintain their edge. play_circle_filled Listen to Story Summarize Story Share WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email Gift Will the enforced 'lowest price' restrictions lead to better terms for small hotel operators in China? How will the exclusivity ban change Trip.com's relationships with hotels and its commission structure? What impact could this ruling have on other travel…

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