Pinduoduo

The economics behind Pinduoduo’s low-priced products and free shipping are not entirely clear.

PDD’s focus on first-party brands offers context for a new name appearing across Temu storefronts and trademark filings.

Meituan Youxuan’s shutdown ended a subsidy war and opened a new phase in China’s retail competition.

Increased spending on supply chains and merchant support also weighed on its 2025 results.

Ankara moves to shield its local industry, following EU and US steps against Chinese online retailers.

Rising costs reflect PDD’s deliberate choice to stabilize its ecosystem, even at the expense of short-term margins.

The end of the de minimis import duty exemption has dealt a heavy blow to Chinese vendors.

A 30% duty applies to packages valued at USD 800 or less—or a flat rate of USD 25 per item, whichever is higher.