28 May 2025

China issues new rules to rein in platform fees, protect small businesses

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What happened: On May 25, China’s market regulator (SAMR) issued draft guidelines aimed at curbing excessive and unfair fees charged by dominant internet platforms to merchants and service providers.

Covered fees include commissions, registration fees, membership fees, tech support fees, and advert...