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Rechte von Nutzern weiter gestärkt, Betreiber von Plattformen sind zu mehr Transparenz verpflichtet (German language)

On November 16, 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued the revised Administrative Regulations on Internet Comment Threading Services. Just one month later, the 16-article regulations came into force, in which the control obligations of network operators and service providers are specified. More transparency should strengthen the rights of users.

The new rules apply to providers and users of Internet commenting services in China. For purposes of the Terms, “Comment Posting Services” means those services provided by websites,...

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E-Commerce in China; Alles Easy?! (German language)

Der Verkauf von Waren mittels eines Online-Shops wird oft als die einfachste Eintrittsmöglichkeit in den Chinesischen Markt beworben. Der Online Markt in China ist tatsächlich der Größte und attraktivste der Welt. Warum E-Commerce in China jedoch nicht so einfach umzusetzen ist wie viele denken, insbesondere dann nicht, wenn man den Markt nicht genau kennt, erfahrt Ihr in meinem Video.

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Globaler Retail und E-Commerce Markt Entwicklung des Onlineshoppings während Covid-19 E-Commerce Markt China China E-Commerce Channels Übersicht der Online-Markt Anbieter in...
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Seminar Vilnius: E-COMMERCE in China

It was a great pleasure to host a seminar in Vilnius (Lithuania) about E-Commerce in China . The seminar took place in the hotel “Holiday Inn Vilnius”, on February 19th, 2020. Starke Managing Counsel Daniel Albrecht referred about basics and new market trends in front of about 70 company representatives. It is always a great pleasure for Starke to work close together with " Enterprise Lithuania ". We look forward to further projects and cooperation.

From the invitation:

E-commerce in China is a hot topic, and hence already widely discussed. This seminar offers...

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eCOMMERCE DAY of the Austrian retail association, under the motto "The Gamechanger"

On June 12, 2019, the eCOMMERCE DAY of the Austrian retail association took place in Studio 44 under the motto "The Gamechanger".

The full-day event „eCommerce Day“ #thegamechanger is the meeting place of the eCommerce industry and dealt with the current trends and challenges in online trading. One focus of the event was the cross border strategies in eCommerce.

Trade association president Stephan Mayer-Heinisch opened the eCommerce Day 2019 and reviewed the past 19 years since the first edition of the industry event. Much has happened since then: Facebook and Google...

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New: “E-COMMERCE IN CHINA -FACTS AND LAW REGULATIONS, Version 2.0"

We are pleased to present you our new brochure “ E-COMMERCE IN CHINA -FACTS AND LAW REGULATIONS, Version 2.0 "

The main objective of our guide is to provide you with an overview of the current situation and regulations of the Chinese E-Commerce market . Against this background, we have re-listed and supplemented our successful guide for our clients.

We do not pretend to provide all the answers in the guide, but we believe our new handbook will guide you solve problems, like how to protect your Intellectual Property here, how to deal with the Chinese Communication Law, and...

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China`s new cyberspace court

In April 2017, the Supreme People’s Court established a new cyberspace court in Hangzhou , Zhejiang province. The court was set up to handle five types of cases, mainly related to online shopping and intellectual property rights .

The move comes after a successful pilot at four Hangzhou courts beginning in 2015. The courts were upgraded with technology that allow plaintiffs to file cases and upload evidence online and even to appear at hearings via video link if they did not live locally. Judges handling the cases entirely online, process could be much...

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China’s E-Commerce Law; A Comparison to the Rules for E-Commerce in the EU

As a consequence of the commercialization of the internet, the world of the consumer has experienced a fundamental change. The e-Commerce market is constantly changing and, in response to the fact that the e-Commerce markets between European Union and China are getting more and more intertwined, it seems to be necessary to provide a legal framework to overview the situation within the scope of e-Commerce.

I. European Union: e-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC

The e-Commerce Directive 2000/31/EC has created the legal foundation for online services,...

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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...

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Austia- Day of Trading 2018 - Daniel Albrecht spoke on the new Chinese E-Commerce Law

More than 180 local trade decision-makers discussed the day of the trade on 27 September together with their partners and top-level political representatives on where the new trade is heading. The 14th edition of the annual mandatory retail event took place in the exclusive ambience of the Vienna Albert Hall and was initiated by trade association president Stephan Mayer-Heinisch. From the most exciting retail trends in the promising market of China to the costs of regional planning, the effects of trade tariffs, the potential for cooperation between agriculture and the food retail industry...

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