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China-to-EU E-commerce Shipments Plunge 65% as New Customs Rules Reshape Cross-Border Trade
Chinese low-value and e-commerce exports to the European Union fell by 65% year-on-year in August 2026, providing one of the clearest indications yet that Europe's new customs regime is fundamentally...
September 23, 2026
Allegro Opens Shenzhen Office to Work Directly With Chinese Sellers
Allegro has opened a new office in Shenzhen and formally established a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in China, strengthening the European marketplace’s direct relationship with Chinese sellers. The move gives...
September 15, 2026
Alipay Launches China’s First Full-Stack Agentic Commerce Platform
Alipay has launched what it calls China’s first full-stack agentic commerce platform, introducing new infrastructure designed to help merchants shift from conventional digital commerce to operations increasingly managed and accessed by...
August 18, 2026
Joybuy Opens to European Sellers as JD.com Steps Up Its European Marketplace Push
Joybuy, the European online retail platform owned by JD.com, is preparing for a significant shift in strategy. After launching in Europe as a first-party online department store, the company is...
June 17, 2026
AI Regulation and E-commerce: EU vs USA vs China (2026)
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly become a foundational technology in e-commerce, from product recommendations and dynamic pricing to autonomous agents and generative content. However, regulation is evolving unevenly across regions. The...
April 7, 2026
What's Behind Temu's Rapid Rise in Europe?
By Vinny O'Brien - You know Temu, right? No, I'm not talking about buying gadgets or cheap kitchenware - I'm talking about the biggest retail education the West has received...
March 31, 2026
China Tightens E-Commerce Regulation to Rein In Platform Price Wars
China has introduced a new wave of regulatory measures to stabilize competition in its e-commerce sector. The focus is on limiting aggressive practices that pressure merchants into deep discounts and...
January 9, 2026
China Implements New Platform Rules to Reshape E-commerce Competition
China has introduced a new regulatory framework targeting pricing practices and algorithmic behavior on major online platforms. The rules are designed to curb forced low-price strategies and prevent the abuse...
December 22, 2025
The Double 11 Shopping Festival: China’s Biggest Online Retail Event Explained
Every November, China’s e-commerce platforms erupt into a shopping frenzy unlike anything else in the world. Known as the Double 11 Shopping Festival or Singles’ Day, this annual event has...
November 3, 2025
Temu Doubles Its EU Profits to 1.7 billion dollars
Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, operated by Whaleco Technology in Ireland, has reported a dramatic surge in its European performance. The company more than doubled its pre-tax profits to nearly 120...
October 20, 2025
China Redirects Apparel Exports to Europe: What It Means for the EU Fashion Market
In response to the steep U.S. tariffs, Chinese apparel exporters are shifting a significant portion of their volume toward the EU. This surge in low-priced goods — often via e-commerce...
October 6, 2025
Shein Opens Its Supply Chain to Other Fashion Brands
Shein Group Ltd. has taken a bold new step in the fast fashion industry: opening its ultra-fast supply chain in China to external fashion brands as a service. The initiative,...
September 29, 2025
JD.com’s Takeover of Ceconomy: Competition Cleared, Security Scrutiny Continues
A significant move in European retail: China’s JD.com takeover of Ceconomy has won approval from Germany’s competition authority, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. But while antitrust concerns have...
September 22, 2025
JD.com Expands into Europe: Strategic Moves and Market Impact
China’s e-commerce giant JD.com is accelerating its international expansion, with a clear focus on Europe. Known for its advanced logistics network and strong domestic presence, JD.com is now making strategic...
September 18, 2025
Temu’s EU Growth in 2025: Record Users, Local Logistics, and Rising DSA Scrutiny
Temu’s latest transparency report, published under the Digital Services Act (DSA), shows the platform reached an average of 115.7 million monthly users in the European Union during the first half...
September 12, 2025
Sea Ltd’s E-Commerce Surge Signals Strong Recovery for Asia’s Digital Retail Sector
In a year marked by both global economic volatility and intense regional competition, Sea Ltd.—parent company of Shopee and SeaMoney—has staged a remarkable comeback, signaling renewed strength in Asia’s digital...
August 18, 2025
U.S. Trade Tariffs Are Reshaping the Digital Advertising Landscape: The Case of Temu and Shein
In 2025, the global e-commerce landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by newly imposed U.S. trade tariffs. Two of the most prominent players in the Chinese fast-commerce space —...
June 10, 2025
Temu's Disruption of Global E-Commerce: A 2024–2025 Analysis
Temu, the international e-commerce platform launched by PDD Holdings in 2022, has rapidly transformed the global online retail landscape.  Temu has emerged as a formidable competitor to established players like...
May 30, 2025
How U.S. Tariffs Are Impacting Temu’s Business Model in 2025
Temu, the fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platform known for its ultra-low prices, is facing major challenges in the United States due to recent tariff policy changes. With the U.S. government ending...
May 7, 2025
The Impact of Social Selling in China in 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis
In 2025, China continues to lead the global social commerce revolution, integrating social media, live streaming, and e-commerce into a seamless consumer experience. This article delves into China's current social...
April 18, 2025
Zara opens a flagship store in China: It promises to be the ‘most digital’ Zara ever
The Zara flagship store has opened in Nanjing (China) and promises to be Zara's ‘most digital’ store. Its innovative format combines digital integration with spaces designed to improve the shopping...
March 25, 2025
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