EconomyBusiness
JD.com Takes Over Former Decathlon Site in Willebroek
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com signs long-term lease for former Decathlon distribution center in Willebroek, Belgium, to expand European operations.
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BusinessTechnology
Amazon expands drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities by end of 2026, a sixfold increase from current operations.
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BusinessInternational
JD.com to Open Major Distribution Center in Belgium
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com signs long-term lease for a 50,000 m² warehouse in Willebroek, Belgium, expanding its European logistics network.
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EconomyConsumer
China's 'AB Goods' E-Commerce Chaos Exposes Pressures
China's e-commerce 'AB goods' practice - different quality for different customers - exposes industry competition pressures and consumer protection gaps.
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Economy
China's Express Delivery Index Rises 2.4% in July
China's express delivery index rose 2.4% year-on-year in July to 424.2, reflecting steady logistics growth with expanding market scale.
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LegalEconomy
China Cracks Down on Deceptive Ad Citation 'Text Traps'
China's new advertising citation guidelines crack down on deceptive 'text traps' like hidden disclaimers and artificially narrowed 'first place' claims.
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Economy
Belgium's Package Tax Raises €42.5M in First Month
Belgium's share of the EU package tax generated €42.5 million in July. Chinese e-commerce platforms are adapting, but revenues are expected to rise.
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LegalEconomy
China's Top Court Issues Landmark Platform Economy Rulings
China's top court released 5 typical cases regulating platform operations and protecting consumer rights in the digital economy.
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EconomySocial Policy
China's Gig Workers Push Back on Social Security Law
Chinese gig workers resist proposed e-commerce law revisions expanding social security, demanding higher pay and safer conditions instead.
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Economy
China Issues 3 New Standards for Online Home Services
China's SAMR released three national standards regulating online home services to improve quality and consumer protection in the trillion-yuan market.
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BusinessTechnology
Bpost now delivers missed packages same-day to Bbox lockers
Bpost launches nationwide same-day redelivery for missed packages to Bbox parcel machines, cutting wait times from 24 hours to just a few hours.
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Consumer Protection
Cheap Sunscreens from Temu, Shein Fail Safety Tests
Consumer tests reveal 9 out of 10 cheap sunscreens from Temu, Shein, and AliExpress fail safety checks, offering little UV protection.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Proposes E-Commerce Law Overhaul for Gig Workers
China unveils major e-commerce law revision with gig worker protections, revenue-based fines up to 5%, and new trade countermeasures.
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EconomyLaw
China Revises Price Law to Curb Involution-Style Competition
China revises its Price Law to curb involution-style competition, with record fines on e-commerce platforms and strengthened antitrust enforcement.
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EconomyLogistics
China's Express Delivery Hits 100 Billion Parcels in 2026
China's express delivery industry hits 100 billion parcels by June 30, nine days earlier than last year, signaling robust consumer demand.
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Economy & Finance
China's Express Delivery Tops 100 Billion Parcels in 2026
China's express delivery volume exceeded 100 billion parcels by June 30, 2026, reaching the milestone nine days earlier than last year.
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Policy & RegulationTechnology
China Proposes Major Overhaul of E-Commerce Law
China releases draft amendment to E-Commerce Law, expanding regulatory scope to cover influencers, live-stream hosts, and cross-border e-commerce.
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BusinessRegulation
China's Jade Hub Bans Deceptive Live-Streaming Tactics
China's Yunnan Dehong Prefecture bans scripted marketing in jewelry live-streaming, targeting deceptive 'sob story' tactics that exploited fake actors.
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Legal & RegulationTechnology
China Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews With New Rules
China introduces landmark regulations targeting fake online product reviews, requiring disclosure of commercial ties and banning biased comparisons.
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EconomyTechnology
China's 618 Shopping Festival Shows New Consumer Vitality
China's 618 shopping festival shows 7.7% online retail growth, AI-powered e-commerce, and a surge in health and service consumption.
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TechnologyE-Commerce
AI Transforms China's 618 Shopping Festival
China's 618 shopping festival becomes the first AI-native e-commerce promotion as JD.com, Alibaba, and ByteDance deploy AI across the shopping journey.
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BusinessTechnology
China's 618: Regulators Reshape E-Commerce as AI Grows
China's 618 shopping festival sees regulators crack down on unfair practices while AI transforms e-commerce for millions of consumers and merchants.
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Economy
New EU Tax on Non-EU Packages: What It Means for Your Orders
From July 1, a new EU levy adds €3 per item on non-European packages from Temu, Shein, and Amazon. Here’s how much more you’ll pay and why.
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TechnologyEconomy
TikTok Shop Arrives in Belgium: What Users Need to Know
TikTok Shop has launched in Belgium, letting users buy products directly in the app. We break down how it works, the risks, and expert warnings.
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TechnologyEconomy
TikTok Shop Arrives in Belgium: A New Era of Impulse Buying
TikTok Shop launches in Belgium, enabling in-app purchases. Experts warn of impulse buying risks, data privacy concerns, and youth vulnerability.
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EnvironmentLifestyle
15% of Shoppers Cause 60% of E-Commerce Return Emissions
A VUB study reveals 15% of online shoppers—'serial returners'—cause nearly 60% of CO2 emissions from e-commerce returns, emitting 20 kg yearly.
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EconomyRegulation
Beijing Cracks Down on E-Commerce 'Involution,' Probes J&T
Beijing regulators summon five major e-commerce platforms over 'involution-style' competition, while the State Post Bureau probes J&T Express.
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PolicySociety
China Bans 'Must-Buy' and 'Avoid' Marketing Terms in Ads
China bans exaggerated marketing phrases like 'must-buy' and 'avoid' in online reviews, targeting fake reviews and misleading ads.
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Consumer RightsTechnology
E-Commerce Counterfeits Exposed: DIY Logos and Fake Chips
Investigation uncovers Chinese e-commerce platforms selling counterfeit luxury goods with DIY logo kits, fake chips, and algorithms pushing fakes.
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EconomyDigital
Belgians Flock to Foreign E-Commerce, Local Shops Lag
Belgians spent a record €18.3 billion online in 2025, but Chinese platforms like Shein and Temu captured most of the growth.
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TechnologyBusiness
AI Takes Center Stage in China's 618 Shopping Festival
Artificial intelligence is reshaping China's 618 shopping festival as e-commerce platforms deploy AI for recommendations, customer service, and logistics.
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Economy & TradeTechnology
EU Fines Temu €200 Million Over Unsafe Products on Platform
EU fines Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent the sale of dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers.
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EconomyBelgium
Bpost Sees 50,000 Extra Packages Per Day on Holiday Pay
Bpost is processing 50,000 extra packages daily, a 10% surge driven by holiday pay. The company says no delivery delays are expected.
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TechnologyE-Commerce
TikTok Shop Launches in Belgium: Social Commerce Arrives
TikTok Shop arrives in Belgium on June 15, letting users buy products directly in the app. Consumer groups warn of impulse buying risks for young people.
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Economy
China's Logistics Network Hits 630M Parcels, 160M Tons Daily
China's logistics network handles 630M parcels and 160M tons daily, making it the world's largest market. New Five-Year Plan targets 95% completion.
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Economy & Business
China Express Delivery Volume Hits 64.5 Billion Parcels
China's express delivery volume exceeded 64.5 billion parcels in Jan-Apr 2026, up 5.1% year-on-year, signaling resilient consumer demand.
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SocietyRegulation
China Sets 'Red Lines' for Online Food Sales Safety
China's new online food sales regulations take effect, defining clear responsibilities for third-party platforms and sellers to boost food safety.
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