Kuang Xu, director of the Law Enforcement and Inspection Bureau of the General Administration of Market Regulation, said that in 2024, we will thoroughly rectify market monopoly issues in key areas, strengthen supervision and enforcement, investigate and punish monopoly agreements and abuse of dominant market positions in accordance with the law, improve the quality and efficiency of centralized reviews by operators, and resolutely maintain a fair competitive market order. We keep a close eye on the people's urgent worries, vigorously break down outstanding monopoly issues, and promote the continued improvement of people's livelihood and welfare. Special anti-monopoly enforcement actions in the field of people's livelihood have been carried out, and 11 cases of monopoly agreements and abuse of dominant market positions have been investigated and dealt with. The high-pressure stance of anti-monopoly enforcement in the pharmaceutical field has been maintained, so that the public “can use medicine, medicine can be used well.” Investigate and punish monopoly cases in utilities such as gas and water services, reducing the cost of living for the public and the burden on business entities. Investigate and punish monopoly practices in motor vehicle testing, building materials, driving schools, etc., crack down on collaborative price increases, vigorously rectify competitive chaos, and defend consumers' interests. (China Network)