The relevant officials of the National Development and Reform Commission answered questions from reporters on the "Internet Platform Price Behavior Rules."

Next steps on how to effectively implement the "Code of Conduct" will be as follows: The National Development and Reform Commission, the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the Cyberspace Administration of China will strengthen inter-departmental coordination, fully leverage the self-discipline role of the industry, guide localities to strengthen market inspections and supervision checks, urge platform operators and operators within the platform to regulate their pricing behavior, and promote the implementation and effectiveness of various regulatory requirements. Firstly, carry out policy dissemination. Around regulating the price competition order in platform economy, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers and operators within the platform, conduct in-depth policy dissemination, and prompt operators to operate in compliance with laws and regulations. Secondly, promote industry self-regulation. Fully leverage the role of industry associations and chambers of commerce to encourage relevant operators to take the lead in complying with regulatory requirements and consciously regulate their pricing behavior. Thirdly, strengthen monitoring and evaluation. Closely monitor the price competition situation in the platform economy, track and evaluate the implementation of the "Code of Conduct", and promptly identify problem clues. Fourthly, strengthen regulatory enforcement. Implement the regulatory measures proposed in the "Code of Conduct", lawfully investigate and deal with price violations, and maintain a fair competitive market environment.