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Packages are transported on a conveyor belt at the Amazon warehouse in New York on Prime Day, July 11, 2023. Photo: Reuters
Amazon

Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day amid Trump tariffs

The planned pullback is a way for sellers to protect profit margins amid the US-China trade war triggered by steep tariffs on Chinese goods.

Shein

Temu adds tariff charges for US shoppers, as Shein also raises prices

Consumers

Labubu mania takes China’s Pop Mart to top of US App Store charts

Japan

Japanese police warn of lethal Chinese-made toy guns sold online

Authorities say 16 models marketed as toys are capable of firing live ammunition with deadly force like real handguns.

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A handout from Japan’s National Police Agency showing the different models of guns being marketed as toys online that are capable of firing live ammunition with lethal force. Photo: National Police Agency
JD.com

China’s delivery services market faces shake up as JD.com takes on Meituan

The fight escalated this week as both companies accused each other of blocking delivery riders from accepting orders from rival platforms.

TikTok

TikTok shakes up US e-commerce, policy leadership amid trade war, ban law

The changes for two executives follow a departure last month, as ByteDance seeks to safeguard business in its flagship app’s largest market.

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China manufacturing

‘Harder you work, less you gain’: China state media slams excessive competition

Economic Daily commentary says ‘neijuan’ – a self-defeating cycle of too much competition – is still prevalent and poses a threat to sustainable growth.

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A state media commentary has noted how China’s photovoltaic manufacturing industry slumped by more than 40 per cent in the first 10 months of 2024 from the same period of 2023, amid intense competition. Photo: Xinhua
Alibaba

Alibaba.com climbs in US shopping app charts as consumers hunt for bargains

The Alibaba.com mobile app occupied the third spot on the US iOS app store’s shopping category for most of this week.

JD.com

JD.com boss delivers food in publicity stunt to challenge Meituan

The move reflects the e-commerce giant’s commitment to expanding its recently launched food delivery business, analysts say.

Meituan

JD and Meituan food fight spills into public in Chinese delivery platform spat

In a public letter, JD.com accused a ‘rival platform’ of preventing delivery riders from using multiple platforms, for which Meituan was fined in 2021.

A Meituan delivery worker walks among office towers in Beijing on March 27. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong e-commerce, US consumers expected to take the hit from DHL suspension

DHL has suspended US-bound business-to-consumer shipments worth more than US$800 because of Trump tariffs.

DHL has suspended US-bound business-to-consumer shipments worth more than US$800 “until further notice” because of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports. Photo: Dickson LEE
China trade

French flock to Chinese e-commerce bargains, hunt for ‘agent Taobao’ to deliver

Amid US-China trade war, TikTok accounts show users how to purchase cheap goods directly from Chinese factories to avoid pricing mark-ups and tariffs.

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Fintech

Digital wallets are finally taking hold in Hong Kong, report shows

A survey found that 42 per cent of Hongkongers use Alipay and 22 per cent use Apple Pay, but credit cards are likely to remain relevant.

US-China trade war

Shein, Temu to increase US prices next week, reflecting new tariffs

In nearly identical statements, Shein and Temu said prices would increase following US policy changes expected to impact how they operate.

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Shein and Temu issued nearly identical statements notifying US shoppers that prices would increase next week. Photo: Reuters
Crime in Hong Kong

E-commerce head urges scam arbitration for safer online shopping in Hong Kong

Consumers more at risk when using bank accounts for online transactions rather than third-party processors such as PayPal or credit cards.

The amount of money lost by Hongkongers in online shopping scams increased by 87 per cent to HK$356 million last year. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong economy

US tariffs force Hong Kong e-commerce operators to seek new markets

Hong Kong firms have been urged to consider further developing local sales or explore expanding to Southeast Asia, Europe and Latin America.

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US-China trade war

Temu and Shein to raise US prices from next week over Trump’s tariffs

The China-founded e-commerce sites said they would be making ‘price adjustments’ from April 25 but did not provide details about increases.

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US-China trade war

TikTok to the rescue? China’s factories go viral as US tariffs drive up prices

With tariffs at record levels, mainland suppliers to US market get creative – but industry insiders remain cautious as duties bite.

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The popular social platform TikTok has 170 million American users – and Chinese exporters have taken note. Photo: AFP
US-China tech war

Alibaba’s Taobao shopping app sees surging downloads in US amid Trump tariffs

Taobao jumped to fifth place from 47th on Apple’s App Store and to third place from 144th among shopping apps on Google Play in a matter of days.

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TikTok

TikTok Shop’s sales in US plunge as tariffs hit Chinese imports

TikTok Shop, along with platforms like Shein and Temu, has emerged as a major channel connecting Chinese vendors with US consumers.

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Pinduoduo

Temu cuts US ads after Trump’s tariffs, as app downloads plunge

The Chinese-backed shopping app has been a significant advertiser since launching in the US in September 2022.

Temu is slashing its ad spending in the US as President Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods. Photo: Reuters
Meituan

China’s fast delivery market to see ‘clash of titans’ as JD.com takes on Meituan

The new rivalry is a fresh sign of China’s hyper-competitive marketplace, where profit margins have been steadily pushed down.

Delivery drivers wait for orders in Beijing, September 14, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Donald Trump

American bargain hunters flock to China’s DHgate e-commerce app

‘There’s nothing a Chinese factory can’t make,’ a TikTok user says in a video purportedly showing suppliers of designer fashion brands.

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US-China trade war

Chinese e-commerce giants help tariff-hit exporters pivot to domestic market

Meituan said it would actively heed the central government’s call to bolster domestic demand and consumption.

ByteDance

TikTok drives ByteDance’s overseas sales despite US hurdles: report

ByteDance’s total revenue is said to have risen to US$155 billion last year, placing the unicorn among the world’s top internet giants.

TikTok’s offices in Culver City, California. Photo: AFP
Amazon

Amazon CEO says online sellers could pass tariff costs to customers

US President Donald Trump has boosted tariffs on China, where Amazon sources much of its inventory.

Packages are transported on a conveyor belt at an Amazon warehouse in Melville, New York. Photo: Reuters
TikTok

TikTok Shop flags US risks, promotes EU as tariffs triple on small parcels

TikTok Shop has increased efforts to recruit cross-border merchants for European markets, including Spain, Germany, Italy and France.

Shein

Workers in ‘Shein village’ face uncertain future as trade war escalates

The livelihood of hundreds of thousands of workers are under threat in a Chinese export hub churning out T-shirts and jeans for US shoppers.

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