China’s New E-Commerce Law, Article in Computer Law Review International
Daniel Albrecht
China is driving a boom in global e-Commerce retail sales, consequently, the issuing of the first fundamental law addressing e-Commerce in China on August 31, 2018, effective on January 1, 2019, is a clear evidence of the widespread awareness of the importance of this phenomenon. The new E-Commerce Law is a response to China’s growing use of e-Commerce in daily life, particularly via mobile platforms.
The aim of the comprehensive body of legislation is to improve regulation of the flourishing market and to reinforce punishments towards...