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JD’s stock rallies on quarterly results and Alibaba’s weak performance.

Major platforms highlighted sustainability efforts instead of sales numbers during the world’s largest shopping event.

JD Finance was penalized in July for developing the ad, which featured a lending app.

The company says it is pivoting to operate beyond e-commerce.

By opening brick-and-mortar stores, JD.id may be differentiating itself from e-commerce rivals like Tokopedia and Shopee.

China’s e-commerce sector is more cutthroat than ever. To stay afloat, online stores use fake orders, fake reviews, and even fake shipments to boost their online presence.

Consumers are confused by overcomplicated and capricious discount rules, while e-commerce platforms pump up sales during shopping festivals like 618 and Singles’ Day.

A vicious cycle of monitoring and overwork is fueling productivity—and backlash.