BusinessChinese Regulators Convene Major E-Commerce Platforms Over Misleading 618 Promotions
Beijing regulators summoned five leading Chinese e-commerce platforms—Taobao/Tmall, JD.com, Pinduoduo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu—over allegations of misleading promotional campaigns during the annual 618 shopping festival. According to the Beijing Municipal Market Regulation Administration, companies failed to disclose key promotion details, potentially deceiving consumers. The meeting is part of a broader government campaign to tighten competition oversight and safeguard online shoppers' rights in China’s booming digital economy.
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