Company: TCOM
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form Type: 20-F
Source: 0001193125-25-078429
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Company: Trip.com Group Ltd
Filing Date: 2025-04-11
Form: 20-F
Item: Item 3
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 or false or misleading information, third parties could take actions against us for losses incurred in connection with the use of such information. From time to time, we have become and may in the future become a party to various legal or administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business, including actions with respect to breach of contract claims, intellectual property infringement, unfair competition claims, claims relating to our online ride-hailing services, advertising services and pricing information we provided, and other matters. Although such proceedings are inherently uncertain and their results cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the resolution of our current pending matters will not have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flow. Regardless of the outcome and merit of such proceedings, any legal action can have an adverse impact on us because of defense costs, negative publicity, diversion of management’s attention, and other factors. In addition, it is possible that an unfavorable resolution of one or more legal or administrative proceedings could materially and adversely affect our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows in a particular period or damage our reputation. 
 
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 We could be liable for breaches of internet security or fraudulent transactions by users of our online platforms and our websites. 
 Internet industry is facing significant challenges regarding information security and privacy, including the storage, transmission, and sharing of confidential information. In recent years, PRC government authorities have enacted legislation, such as the Cyber Security Law, on internet use to protect personal information from any unauthorized disclosure. The Cyber Security Law requires that a network operator, which includes among others, internet information services providers, to take technical measures and other necessary measures to safeguard the safe and stable operation of its networks, imposing a relatively vague but broad obligation to provide technical support and assistance to the public and state security authorities in connection with criminal investigations or for reasons of national security. The law further requires internet information service providers to formulate contingency plans for network security incidents, report to the competent departments immediately upon the occurrence of any incident endangering cyber security, and take corresponding remedial measures. Any violation of the PRC Cyber Security Law may subject us to warnings, fines, confiscation of illegal gains, revocation of licenses, cancelation of filings, shutdown of websites, or criminal liabilities. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—Government Regulations— PRC Regulations —Regulations Relating to Internet Information Security and Privacy Protection.” 
 We conduct a significant portion of our transactions through the internet, including our online platforms and