China Seeks Public Opinion on Draft E-commerce Law Amendment
China's State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce have released a draft amendment to the E-commerce Law, focusing on expanding regulatory scope, clarifying platform responsibilities, and increasing countermeasures. The revision aims to regulate emerging business formats such as live commerce and short videos while protecting the legitimate rights and interests of domestic enterprises in cross-border e-commerce.
What are the key facts?
- 1Public consultation deadline: August 4, 2026
- 2Key areas: expanded regulatory scope, improved platform responsibility, countermeasures
- 3Background: Cross-border e-commerce import and export account for over 6%
What happened?
The Chinese government is revising the E-commerce Law implemented in 2019, addressing five aspects, including expanded regulation, improved platform responsibilities, and cross-border e-commerce cooperation. This revision particularly emphasizes the regulation of emerging business models and adds provisions for responding to the international trade environment. The public opinion collection period will last until August 4, 2026.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Cross-border sellers need to closely monitor changes in Chinese e-commerce regulations, especially regarding new requirements for platform responsibilities and cross-border trade compliance, and timely adjust their business strategies to mitigate potential legal risks.