# Manufacturing Standards

Beijing Strikes at the ‘Race to the Bottom’: Regulators Blacklist Firms Fueling China’s Cutthroat ‘Involution’

China's market regulator has blacklisted several companies for engaging in 'involuted' competition, a term describing cutthroat tactics that sacrifice quality for market share. The crackdown targets substandard manufacturing, unlicensed food-grade production, and fraudulent health claims, signaling a broader effort to prioritize quality and safety over raw economic volume.