China issues draft rules to expand cross-border e-commerce.....
China on Tuesday issued draft rules to promote construction of overseas warehouses and expand cross-border e-commerce businesses, which have become a vital force in its foreign trade, according to the Chinese commerce ministry.
Companies including Shein, PDD Holdings' Temu and Alibaba's AliExpress, which predominantly ship made-in-China products "cross border" to markets around the world have been rapidly growing in recent years.
This has opened a new avenue for growth for some firms previously focused on domestic consumption, which remains muted by a macroeconomic slowdown, prolonged property crisis and income insecurity.
The commerce ministry's announcement, which covered draft rules for both inbound cross-border e-commerce as well as outbound, said it would also seek to improve cross-border data management and optimise the supervision of cross-border exports.
National ministries and government departments will smooth financing channels and help cross-border e-commerce companies to "go global", the ministry said.
Chinese Retailer Temu Gains Edge Over eBay In US Market.....
Chinese e-commerce newcomer Temu, a division of PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PDD), has swiftly outpaced veteran eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) in terms of attracting repeat U.S. customers, despite eBay’s nearly three decades of operation.
A recent survey conducted by Omnisend revealed that 34% of consumers shop on Temu monthly, surpassing eBay’s 29%, reported Bloomberg.
This surge in customer engagement for Temu comes as the company invests heavily in marketing and promotional discounts.
Notably, Temu’s advertisements, including two Super Bowl commercials, have effectively drawn customers to its platform, where they typically wait a week or more for items shipped directly from China.
Temu’s aggressive advertising strategies and social media presence, encapsulated by their “Shop like a billionaire” campaign, have hugely contributed to their rapid growth in the competitive U.S. market.
The pandemic-induced price surge has altered consumer behaviors significantly, with only 40% of U.S. shopping journeys starting on Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) last year, down from over half in 2022.
Temu's rise reflects a broader trend of consumers increasingly starting their shopping journeys on search engines like Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), seeking better deals across various platforms.
While Temu’s pricing attracts consumers, the company faces challenges with product quality and delivery speeds, areas where competitors like Amazon excel with their vast array of fast and reliable services.
Despite these hurdles, Temu’s model of direct-from-factory sales continues to gain traction among price-conscious shoppers.
Price Action: PDD shares are trading lower by 0.79% at $147.31 at the last check on Tuesday.
China on Tuesday issued draft rules to promote construction of overseas warehouses and expand cross-border e-commerce businesses, which have become a vital force in its foreign trade, according to the Chinese commerce ministry.
Companies including Shein, PDD Holdings' Temu and Alibaba's AliExpress, which predominantly ship made-in-China products "cross border" to markets around the world have been rapidly growing in recent years.
This has opened a new avenue for growth for some firms previously focused on domestic consumption, which remains muted by a macroeconomic slowdown, prolonged property crisis and income insecurity.
The commerce ministry's announcement, which covered draft rules for both inbound cross-border e-commerce as well as outbound, said it would also seek to improve cross-border data management and optimise the supervision of cross-border exports.
National ministries and government departments will smooth financing channels and help cross-border e-commerce companies to "go global", the ministry said.
Chinese Retailer Temu Gains Edge Over eBay In US Market.....
Chinese e-commerce newcomer Temu, a division of PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PDD), has swiftly outpaced veteran eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) in terms of attracting repeat U.S. customers, despite eBay’s nearly three decades of operation.
A recent survey conducted by Omnisend revealed that 34% of consumers shop on Temu monthly, surpassing eBay’s 29%, reported Bloomberg.
This surge in customer engagement for Temu comes as the company invests heavily in marketing and promotional discounts.
Notably, Temu’s advertisements, including two Super Bowl commercials, have effectively drawn customers to its platform, where they typically wait a week or more for items shipped directly from China.
Temu’s aggressive advertising strategies and social media presence, encapsulated by their “Shop like a billionaire” campaign, have hugely contributed to their rapid growth in the competitive U.S. market.
The pandemic-induced price surge has altered consumer behaviors significantly, with only 40% of U.S. shopping journeys starting on Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) last year, down from over half in 2022.
Temu's rise reflects a broader trend of consumers increasingly starting their shopping journeys on search engines like Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), seeking better deals across various platforms.
While Temu’s pricing attracts consumers, the company faces challenges with product quality and delivery speeds, areas where competitors like Amazon excel with their vast array of fast and reliable services.
Despite these hurdles, Temu’s model of direct-from-factory sales continues to gain traction among price-conscious shoppers.
Price Action: PDD shares are trading lower by 0.79% at $147.31 at the last check on Tuesday.
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