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Trip.com Hit with Massive China Fine | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 25, 2026
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China’s market regulator slams Trip.com with a record $5.2 billion fine for monopolistic abuse, accusing the travel giant of locking out competitors by forcing hotels into exclusive deals and pricing restrictions — a move that stifles choice and inflates costs for consumers, prompting Trip.com to accept the penalty and vow to reform. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/947d2df88698a8ff