TikTok Shop has further strengthened its enforcement against creators and sellers’ violations, including account bans, fund freezes, and an automatic penalty mechanism for violations occurring within 90 days, with some milestone violations potentially being non-appealable.
The 23rd China International Hardware Show (CIHS 2026) will take place in Shanghai in September 2026. The event will focus on smart manufacturing, green supply chains, and the development of cross-border e-commerce, providing a platform for global hardware enterprises to access China and expand international markets.
TikTok Shop has introduced new regulations prohibiting the use of AI-generated voices, pre-recorded audio, and static images in livestream and promotional videos. This move aims to enhance content authenticity and address declining consumer trust in AI-generated content.
China's cross-border e-commerce export growth has significantly slowed due to soaring logistics costs linked to Middle Eastern conflicts and weak demand in Western markets. Data shows a 10.9% year-on-year decline in exports in April, now falling for five consecutive months.
Amazon has formed a long-term partnership with fiber manufacturer Corning to enhance fiber supply capabilities for data centers in the U.S.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has officially initiated an antitrust investigation into eBay's acquisition of Depop.
Newegg has announced that its annual summer promotion 'FantasTech' will officially kick off on June 22.
eBay UK has launched an 'Easy Free Returns' program for auto parts category.
TikTok Shop collaborates with ERGO NEXT to provide embedded insurance services for platform merchants.
Fragrance brand Bellavita Luxury has been selected for TikTok Shop's Super Brand Day for the second consecutive year.
Moberg Pharma and Karo Healthcare announced an expansion of their cooperation to introduce antifungal drug MOB-015 into the Chinese market through cross-border e-commerce.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has formally launched an antitrust investigation into eBay's acquisition of the second-hand fashion platform Depop. The investigation focuses on whether this deal will weaken market competition, with results expected before August.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an antitrust investigation into eBay's $1.2 billion acquisition of second-hand fashion platform Depop, assessing the impact of the deal on competition in the UK market, which may affect eBay's global expansion and acquisition timeline.
TikTok Shop's mid-year sale in the U.S. has been advanced to cover consumer peaks like the World Cup, Father's Day, and Independence Day. The platform is focusing on promoting a 'live auction' model, encouraging merchants to participate through commission reductions and incentive policies; merchants are advised to prepare stock and optimize content strategies in advance.
The 6th China Cross-Border E-Commerce Expo has opened in Xiamen, gathering nearly a thousand factories and several mainstream platforms. The expo released an initiative for high-quality industry development, emphasizing compliance, branding, and digital transformation, with Amazon and other platforms providing comprehensive overseas guidance on-site.
Walmart has integrated Subway delivery service into its app, directly challenging food delivery platforms like DoorDash. This service leverages Walmart’s store network for quick delivery, aiming to create a 'one-stop' lifestyle service experience.
eBay has updated its user agreement, primarily focusing on eBay Live shopping and custody logistics testing in the U.S. The new terms aim to provide legal support for upcoming logistics services; sellers need to pay attention to their impact on shipping processes.
TikTok Shop has strengthened seller compliance management, introducing an account review mechanism. If high-risk signals (such as a spike in negative reviews or violations) are detected, sellers must complete identity or qualification reviews, or face operational restrictions.
Walmart's marketplace department has updated its product claims guidelines, imposing strict limitations on exaggerated or misleading representations in product listings. Sellers must self-check their product pages to ensure all claims comply with new regulations, or face the risk of delisting.
Xiaohongshu has set the World Cup event as a primary entry point in its app, intending to leverage sports event traffic to boost content consumption and e-commerce conversion. This move reflects the platform's emphasis on event marketing, which will bring a traffic bonus to related categories.