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Battery-operated items from Temu tested by Choice fail Australian safety standards

Consumer advocate says results a ‘worrying reminder’ products can put children at risk, with most items having insecure battery components that are not child-safe

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2024

'Unacceptable': More than a dozen Temu products fail child safety standards

Children's watches, clothing and games were among the products.

The Canberra Times · Oct 14, 2024

EU Questions Shopping App Temu Over Illegal Products Risk

The EU on Friday told Chinese-founded e-commerce platform Temu to hand over more information as it suspects the site is failing to do enough to stop the sale of illegal products.

International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024

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Ethical shopping in the age of ultra-fast fashion: Time to slow down?

This week we look at ethical fashion in the age of "direct-to-consumer" giants like China's Shein and Temu. Thanks to their business model based on ultra-fast design and production, consumers can purchase a new look at incredibly low prices. But at what cost for the environment and worker wellbeing? Charles…

France 24 · Sep 27, 2024

Temu denies data breach — but hacker claims to have leaked 87 million strong database

Claims of a breach are "categorically false", Temu says, despite hacker posting a database on BreachForums.

TechRadar · Sep 18, 2024

White House says Congress has to act on 'de minimis' tariffs - Roll Call

The White House, having moved to narrow the use of a tariff exemption on small orders, says Congress still has to legislate on the matter.

Roll Call · Sep 16, 2024

US Crackdown On Tax-Free Imports Hits Temu, Shein Hard

Shein and Temu downplayed the impact of the crackdown on their business, stating that their growth doesn't depend on the tax-free policy.

International Business Times · Sep 16, 2024

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China Rejects US Tariff Hike And Pledges To Safeguard Businesses

China urged the US to immediately correct and lift all tariffs imposed on Chinese goods.

International Business Times · Sep 14, 2024

Croissant-shaped lamp on Temu discovered to be actual pastry

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all on TikTok...

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2024

Someone Bought a Temu “Croissant Lamp” That Ended Up Being an Actual Croissant

One of the wildest online shopping stories we’ve heard — plus, 9 food-shaped table lights that are definitely not edible

Livingetc · Sep 6, 2024

US Regulators Warn About Deadly Baby Products On Shein, Temu

International Business Times · Sep 5, 2024

Pls Pray For This TikToker Who Took A Bite Of A Temu Croissant Lamp To Confirm It Was Pastry

A TikToker has gone viral for taking a nibble out of her croissant-shaped lamp she received from Temu after suspecting it was a real croissant.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 5, 2024

Aussie Designer Calls Out Temu For Stealing Her Art — But What Can Artists Do To Stop This?

Aussie designer Laura Sissons has called out Temu for stealing and reselling her artwork, but what can she do to prevent it continuing?

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 4, 2024

Stunned Woman Takes A Bite Out Of Her Temu Croissant Lamp, Turns Out “It’s Literally Food”

A woman took a bite out of her Temu croissant lamp and found out it was a real, literal croissant. The post Stunned Woman Takes A Bite Out Of Her Temu Croissant Lamp, Turns Out “It’s Literally Food” first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Sep 3, 2024

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Fortune · Sep 1, 2024

Temu parent tops Tesla with biggest cash pile of any public company that doesn’t pay investors

PDD Holdings, the parent company of Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Pinduoduo, has a cash pile that totals $38 billion, according to the FT.

Fortune · Aug 31, 2024

Temu's woes are fresh signs of the doom loop headed for China's economy

"As a result, the Chinese economy runs the risk of getting caught in a doom loop of falling prices, insolvency, factory closures, and, ultimately, job losses."

Fortune · Aug 26, 2024

China fast-fashion retailer Temu soared like a rocket for two years—in just a few hours, its parent company lost more than $50 billion in market value

PDD Holdings is still scaling incredibly, but growing competition and regulatory worries are clouding the company’s outlook for future quarters.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

Shein sues Temu over copyright infringements as the legal feud between the two companies heats up

Online fast-fashion giant Shein is suing its competitor Temu once again, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing its designs, product images and engaging in other types of fraud

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Latin Times · Aug 20, 2024

US Officials give Temu hard deadline to address slave labor accusations, alleged ties to China Communist Party

Temu was given 30 days to respond to questions by the attorneys general letter

Fortune · Aug 16, 2024

The problem with the war against Temu and Shein

Politicians on both sides of the aisle agree that Chinese e-commerce companies Temu and Shein must be stopped. The arguments for why, don't always hold up.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2024

Seoul Authorities Find Toxic Substances In Shein And Temu Products

Women's accessories sold by some of the world's most popular online shopping firms contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels, authorities in Seoul said Wednesday.

International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024

E-commerce Tycoon Huang Tops China's Rich List

E-commerce tycoon Colin Huang has become China's richest man, an index showed Friday, capping an ascent for the former Google employee whose shopping site Temu has sucked in consumers with its low prices and all-powerful algorithms.

International Business Times UK · Aug 8, 2024

Temu Office Mobbed By Chinese Suppliers Saying Westerners Get Free Products When They Demand For Refunds But Never Return Items

Chinese suppliers staged a protest at Temu headquarters, demanding changes to the company's refund policy.

TechRadar · Jul 31, 2024

A big Amazon ruling means it now has to recall over 400,000 dangerous or faulty third-party products in the US

The US's CSPC has found Amazon responsible for hazardous products sold by third-party sellers through its website.

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2024

Hundreds of China merchants join protest against Temu

Hundreds of merchants staged a rally at PDD Holdings Inc’s offices in southern China this week, protesting what they called unfair penalties that Temu’s owner is increasingly levying.

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