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JD.com Disputes Reported Size of Theft at Paris Warehouse

Published: Dec. 24, 2025 4:57 p.m. GMT+8

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JD.com says police are investigating the break-in at its warehouse in the Paris region.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. confirmed on Wednesday that its warehouse in Paris was burglarized, though the company disputed media reports alleging losses exceeded 37 million euros (nearly $44 million).

The U.S.- and Hong Kong-listed retailer said that local police have launched an investigation into the incident. While operations at the facility have returned to normal, JD.com said reported claims of “significant financial losses” differ substantially from the actual situation.

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JD.com confirmed a burglary at its Paris warehouse but disputes reported losses of over €37 million ($44 million); police are investigating.
The Paris warehouse, launched in January 2024, is a key hub in JD.com's expanding international logistics network, which now includes 130+ overseas warehouses in 23 countries.
JD.com’s Q3 2023 revenue was 299.1 billion yuan ($42 billion), surpassing predictions, though profits fell amid increased global expansion spending.

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JD.com Inc.: JD.com Inc., a Chinese e-commerce giant, confirmed a burglary at its Paris warehouse, disputing reports of losses exceeding 37 million euros. This theft highlighted a key part of its expanding international logistics network, which includes over 130 overseas warehouses across 23 countries. The company is aggressively expanding globally due to weak domestic consumer spending and intense competition in China.

Jingdong Property Inc.: Jingdong Property Inc., part of JD.com, serves as the group's infrastructure arm, managing over 50 projects globally. This division recently acquired a logistics portfolio in Singapore and a new development project in Leicester, UK, showcasing its role in JD.com's international expansion.

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