# Extraterritoriality

China’s Regulatory Pivot: Reining In 'Involution' and Algorithmic Warfare

China's SAMR has issued a major directive to implement the 2025 Anti-Unfair Competition Law, targeting 'involution' in the EV and battery sectors while tightening control over platform algorithms. The law introduces extraterritorial reach and new protections for SMEs against payment arrears by large corporations.