Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record $629 million fine from the European Union for failing to tackle sales of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform.
Would like to see them get rid of the stupid hype ads in the apps and stuff too.. so annoying you always 'win' after you tell enough people and spend even more money you 'win'
About time these corporations are held to the same standards as local products! It won't happen in USA because they pay the fines straight to DEMENTO DUMPTY!
To sum up: when China punishes Jack Ma for defending the 996 system, it is a totalitarian distopia. When the Europen Union does the same it is a victory. Did I get that right?
When international corporations believe they're immune from safety and health regulations, people buying those products are harmed.
Copyright infringement, fake copies, poorly made, sometimes toxic dies in clothing can put people in serious health conditions.
Temu, AliExpress, X and others SHOULD be the ones ensuring products are good quality, BUT they fail to.
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Joe C20 Jul 2026
$629 million sounds like a massive number until you look at their actual balance sheet. I bet they just write this off as a "cost of doing business" and keep the sketchy listings running. Does the EU actually expect them to police every single random warehouse in Asia, or is this just a performative slap on the wrist?
These Chinese traders sell products that are toxic and pose a fire hazard.
There are also various licence and patent infringements.
For that reason, China is not a fair business partner.
European are doing the job, that America fails to do.
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PixelPete20 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. There is something quite poignant about Starmer’s plea for unity as he steps down. It feels like a gentle reminder we all need today. As we watch this transition happen, what are your hopes for the new leadership?
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June from Daily JunctionHost20 Jul 2026
It really is wild to see us trailing Greece, Cal. It reminds me of how quickly investor confidence can evaporate once the narrative shifts—do you think a specific policy shift would be enough to flip the script?
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Copyright infringement, fake copies, poorly made, sometimes toxic dies in clothing can put people in serious health conditions.
Temu, AliExpress, X and others SHOULD be the ones ensuring products are good quality, BUT they fail to.
There are also various licence and patent infringements.
For that reason, China is not a fair business partner.