E-Commerce • Table.Briefings

March 9th, 2026

JD.com: Heavy spending on food delivery squeezes profits

JD.com’s profit was cut in half last year. To compete in China’s fiercely contested food-delivery market, the company said it absorbed sharply higher operating costs.

By Fabian Peltsch

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News | Trade

March 5th, 2026

Foreign policy: Strengthening exports and soft power

China’s new Five-Year Plan envisages greater influence on international rules and the expansion of cultural presence. At the same time, exports are set to continue growing and new markets are to be tapped.

By Amelie Richter

News | E-Commerce

March 3rd, 2026

BEVH: Association sees strong e-commerce potential in East Africa

The online retail industry association BEVH sees significant growth potential for digital commerce in East Africa. However, major hurdles remain to establishing a truly regional market.

By David Renke

News | E-Commerce

February 26th, 2026

DHL: More European customers with Chinese help

German brands are to be given easier access to customers in China – and in Europe as well. Logistics group DHL and Chinese tech company JD.com are joining forces to make that happen.

By Ning Wang

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Talk of the Town | Digital Services Act

February 18th, 2026

DSA: The Commission is stepping up its pace

Observers can now see a certain zeal on the part of the EU Commission to enforce the DSA. However, there is still a risk of political influence.

By Corinna Visser

News | Digital Services Act

February 17th, 2026

DSA: Commission launches investigation against Shein

French authorities already took action against illegal products on the platform last year. The Commission is now investigating whether Shein systematically disregards risks and uses addictive design. The recommendation algorithm is also being criticized.

By Corinna Visser

News | Customs

January 29th, 2026

European Union customs authority: Nine cities present their headquarters candidacy

Nine European cities would like to host the new EU customs authority and have courted the favor of the European Parliament. Meanwhile, the Council and Parliament are still struggling to find a decision-making mechanism

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | Customs

December 12th, 2025

Customs reform: EU finance ministers favor ten percent duty on small parcels

On Friday the EU finance ministers hope to reach an agreement on a temporary duty on small parcels in order to stem the flood of e-commerce parcels from China. At the same time, negotiations on the customs reform with Parliament are making slow progress.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | E-Commerce

November 27th, 2025

Shein: EU Commission increases pressure on the online giant

Following the discovery of banned products on Shein’s platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer’s website.

By Amelie Richter

News | E-Commerce

November 26th, 2025

Shein: EU Commission increases pressure

After banned products were discovered on the Shein platform, the European Commission is stepping up its action against the online retailer. France is considering temporarily blocking the retailer's website.

By Amelie Richter