Temu and Shein have to raise their prices – due to a new tariff measure by the US government. A decree by President Trump is now closing an important trade loophole for cheap imports from China. Online retailers are calling for purchases before the deadline.
By Amelie Richter
Violations of European product safety regulations have multiplied, partly due to increasing Chinese imports from online retailers. The Commission is looking into centralizing the enforcement of consumer protection law.
By Table.Briefings
The US tariffs have online platforms such as Shein and Temu fearing for their business model. The government is worried that low-cost production will be outsourced to other countries and urges companies to tap into third markets instead.
By Jörn Petring
Every large social media company in China employs thousands of online moderators whose job includes political censorship. In this interview, one of them talks about his work and the remorse that comes with it.
By Redaktion Table
Shein is currently awaiting approval from the British and Chinese authorities for an IPO in London.
By Amelie Richter
Brussels has been debating the abolition of the customs exemption for some time. Now two German states have also joined the debate and are calling for the plan to be implemented quickly.
By Amelie Richter
China's clothing giant Shein is often criticized when it comes to sustainability. A new platform in Germany is now set to boost clothing reuse.
By Amelie Richter
China is the largest manufacturer of sex toys and supplies customers worldwide with products. However, Chinese suppliers are increasingly focussing on domestic demand. Young start-ups want to escape the sleazy image and focus on education and sexual wellness.
By Fabian Peltsch
Temu, Shein and AliExpress are flooding the German market with cheap products. Now the SPD parliamentary group wants to take stronger action against these Chinese online retailers.
By Felix Lee
The Chinese retail giant Shein is preparing for its IPO in London and has now enlisted regulatory advice from a former EU Commissioner.
By Amelie Richter
