China Defends Shein and Temu Amid Colombian Business Criticism
The growing presence of Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu in Colombia has opened a new front in the debate between business leaders and authorities. While representatives of the productive sector are questioning the conditions under which these companies compete in the domestic market, China has defended their business model and called for […]
China defended the business models of Shein and Temu during a discussion in Colombia, amid criticism from local business leaders. The Chinese ambassador to Colombia, Zhu Jingyang, stated this during the National Exporters Congress in Cartagena. Zhu defended the international expansion of these e-commerce platforms, arguing that successful growth should be analyzed within market rules.
Instead of criticizing these models, he suggested Colombian business leaders should investigate why they have been successful. Zhu also stated that those aiming to grow their businesses should learn from competitors and adopt successful practices. However, he acknowledged that the platforms' business model does not benefit all market participants equally, creating advantages for some and difficulties for others.
This challenge, Zhu said, falls on the government to regulate market rules and competition. The issue of Shein and Temu's impact on Colombian commerce was noted by Analdex, a business association, which called for stronger oversight of cross-border e-commerce. The organization believes these platforms' rise may involve illegal activities and unfair competition.
A key concern is the use of small shipments to deliver products directly from China to Colombian consumers, which creates different conditions for domestic companies. Despite the controversy, Temu and Shein reportedly ship over two million packages to Colombia monthly.
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