Why Beijing has put e-commerce sector’s ‘refund-only’ policy and PDD under scrutiny

Why Beijing has put e-commerce sector’s ‘refund-only’ policy and PDD under scrutiny

The “refund-only” policy in China’s e-commerce sector – where consumers can get back money for goods bought from merchants, without returning the products – is now under scrutiny, as analysts point to how the practice has been abused in the local market. China’s market regulator has directed PDD Holdings, operator of popular budget-shopping platforms Pinduoduo … Read more

No Black Friday windfall for Chinese sellers on Temu and Amazon as competition rises

No Black Friday windfall for Chinese sellers on Temu and Amazon as competition rises

Chinese sellers on overseas shopping sites, from Temu to Amazon.com, are struggling to turn a profit during this year’s Black Friday sales, as fierce competition and narrowing margins take a toll on their earnings. A clothing factory owner in the southern trade hub of Guangzhou, surnamed Xie, said Black Friday sales at his Temu store … Read more