On July 20 the European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million under the EU Digital Services Act. MOFCOM said China is strongly dissatisfied and seriously concerned, accusing the EU of using platform regulation to erect digital barriers and impose discriminatory measures that restrict Chinese e‑commerce firms' operations in Europe. MOFCOM urged the EU to stop exploiting ambiguous legal language and abusing discretionary power, to treat Chinese companies fairly and impartially. China said it wi

On July 20 the European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million under the EU Digital Services Act. MOFCOM said China is strongly dissatisfied and seriously concerned, accusing the EU of using platform regulation to erect digital barriers and impose discriminatory measures that restrict Chinese e‑commerce firms' operations in Europe. MOFCOM urged the EU to stop exploiting ambiguous legal language and abusing discretionary power, to treat Chinese companies fairly and impartially. China said it will support Chinese firms in pursuing legal remedies and will take forceful measures to defend their interests.