CHINA EXPANDS E-COMMERCE LAW TO COVER DIGITAL ECONOMY

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SAT, JUL 4, 2026

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China has released draft amendments to its E-Commerce Law that broaden regulatory scope beyond platforms and merchants. The revisions aim to modernize rules governing the digital economy sector.

The proposed amendments mark a significant shift in China's regulatory approach to e-commerce. The changes would extend coverage to entities previously outside the law's jurisdiction, while updating merchant conduct rules. The expanded scope reflects China's efforts to create comprehensive oversight of its digital economy. Regulators are targeting new areas as online commerce and related services evolve beyond traditional platform-merchant models. The draft amendments are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen consumer protection and fair competition standards. They address gaps in current regulations that have emerged as the sector has grown. Details on specific regulatory changes remain limited in the initial release. The amendments are now open for review before final implementation, giving stakeholders time to provide feedback on the proposals.

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