China Imposes Fines on E-Commerce Platforms for Food Delivery Violations
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has fined seven e-commerce platforms a combined 3.6 billion yuan for food delivery safety violations, including 'ghost delivery' practices. The fines target platforms like Alibaba, Meituan, and Pinduoduo, which failed to verify merchant credentials. The regulator has also ordered the platforms to suspend new cake shop listings for 3-9 months.
Topics: China e-commerce platforms food delivery ghost delivery regulatory fines SAMR