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China Bans E-commerce Platforms From Forcing Lowest Prices or Abusing Algorithms


China has unveiled new rules to rein in aggressive pricing tactics by online platforms, prohibiting e-commerce operators from forcing merchants to offer discounts or setting different prices based on user demographics without consent. The 29-article regulation -- jointly issued over the weekend by t...

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