Weekly Must-Read: Tightening the Rule Book to Make China’s Internet Platforms Fairer

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Tightening the Rule Book to Make China’s Internet Platforms Fairer

State Council calls for measures to ensure orderly competition and fairer business practices among internet platforms

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In Depth: China’s Booming Cross-Border E-Commerce Pits Alipay, WeChat Pay Against the World

Although their QR code-based systems are convenient for buyers, poor transparency and a lack of alignment with international standards have drawn complaints from banks and scrutiny from regulators