# platform economy
Latest news and articles about platform economy
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China Orders Online Hotel Platforms to Stop Exclusive Deals and Price Wars
Regulators urge travel platforms to conduct self-inspections against unfair competition practices like mandatory lowest prices.
China Pledges Stronger Labor Protections for Gig and Delivery Workers
The Central Social Work Department outlines measures to regulate platform employment, safeguard social insurance, and expand worker care.
China's Top Court Clarifies Platform Liability for Merchant Deposits
A landmark case ruling and official commentary establish that e-commerce platforms share joint liability when merchant security deposits fail to protect consumer refunds.
Nongfu Spring Founder Zhong Shanshan Criticizes E-Commerce Platforms on State TV
Remarks by the beverage tycoon on CCTV reignite debate over platform power boundaries and traditional retail.
China's Major Internet Enterprises Report 10.1% Revenue Growth in H1
Revenue reached 1.07 trillion yuan while profit growth accelerated to 16.6%, according to Ministry of Industry and Information Technology data.
China Releases Three National Standards to Regulate Online Domestic Services
New regulatory standards target the entire operational lifecycle of e-commerce housekeeping platforms and service providers.
China Fines Online Travel Giant Ctrip 5.18 Billion Yuan in Antitrust Crackdown
SAMR penalizes Trip.com Group over exclusive hotel partnerships and mandatory lowest-price clauses, ordering a 122 million yuan refund to merchant partners.