CNKI – how the great Chinese academic platform is turning for the worse 28 June 2023 Noah Hirsch A year after the huge anti-monopoly fine imposed on the platform by the Chinese government, the company announces the dismissal of 400 employees in 4 month. Where is CNKI, the former meeting point for scholars from all over the world ? A huge loss for academia. Last year, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) receives a fine of 12,6 millions of dollars, either 5% of its domestic turnover in 2021, for abusing its dominant market position. State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) reproaches CNKI to abuse its dominant position from 2014. For the state-run Guangming Daily, « breaking HowNet's monopoly is a long term matter, complicated but urgent ». Also in question, according to the Global Times, possession of " sensitive data » Par CNKI, that are beyond state control.. This content is for subscribers only. Identify yourself or create an account by clicking here