Anhui Province has purchased more than 1.1 million tons of summer grain, and the quality of wheat is the best in recent 10 years

Unpacking Japanese E-commerce：The Overlooked 120 Million Consumers

Japan is a demanding but high-value market. Chinese sellers are growing fast, yet success requires more than low prices—clear manuals, strong quality, 24/7 service, and trust. Consumption is polarizing, and aging buyers remain active. Long-term branding and localization are key.

JD.com (京东) Wins Conditional Approval for €22 Billion Ceconomy Takeover, Gaining Control of Europe’s Largest Electronics Retail Network

Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has conditionally approved JD.com (京东)’s proposed €22 billion acquisition of Ceconomy, the European consumer electronics retailer that owns the MediaMarkt and Saturn chains. The decision marks a major milestone in the transaction and would make JD.com the controlling shareholder of one of Europe’s largest consumer electronics retail networks once the remaining regulatory approvals are secured.

Home Original Chicken Enters Southeast Asia Through Singapore JV, Testing a New Model for Chinese Fast-Food Globalization

Home Original Chicken (老乡鸡), one of China’s largest fast-food chains, is entering Southeast Asia through a joint venture with Jumbo Group (珍宝餐饮集团), the Singapore-listed restaurant operator best known for its seafood brands.

EU Ends Duty-Free Entry for Low-Value Parcels, Reshaping China’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Model

The European Union has officially abolished its long-standing duty exemption for low-value imports, a move that is expected to significantly alter the operating model of Chinese cross-border e-commerce sellers and accelerate the industry’s shift toward localized fulfillment across Europe.

SHEIN Revives Hong Kong IPO Plan as Global E-Commerce Enters a New Regulatory Phase

SHEIN (希音) has confidentially filed a new listing application with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to people familiar with the matter, marking the company’s latest attempt to go public after several years of regulatory hurdles in major international markets.