The "Yellow" Trap of Second-hand Platforms: From "Original Flavor" to Used Air Conditioners, Who Is Pushing the Legal Boundaries?In recent years, the prevalence of second-hand platforms has provided people with the convenience of making the most of things. However, it has also spawned some gray industries that use the platform for veiled transactions, even touching upon the legal red line...

The Game Between Platforms and Freedom of Speech: Reflections on the Hong Kong Satellite TV BanHong Kong, a vibrant city brimming with stories, has always been in the spotlight of the media. The dazzling allure of the Pearl of the Orient attracts countless lenses, capturing its prosperity and transformation...

Ctrip Launches Global Tour Guide Platform to Drive High-Quality Tourism Service DevelopmentIn today's increasingly diversified and personalized travel market, independent travel is gaining popularity due to its flexibility and in-depth experience. This trend not only reshapes the industry landscape but also demands higher standards for travel services...

Train Ticket Scalping: The Game Between 12306 and Third-Party PlatformsIn China, the scramble for train tickets is a perennial hot topic. While 12306, the official ticketing platform, struggles to meet the demands of all travelers, the rise of third-party platforms has further complicated this ticketing battle...

WeDoctor Joins Hands with Boao Lecheng to Build an International Health Service Platform, Contributing to Hainan Free Trade Port ConstructionOn September 12, 2024, the 2024 China International Service Trade Fair, themed "Global Service, Mutual Benefit and Sharing," grandly opened in Beijing. At the event, WeDoctor Group, Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone Administration Bureau, and Qionghai Municipal People's Government formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement...

AliHealth Launches Rare Disease Care Platform with Multiple Partners to Provide Diverse Philanthropic Services for Children with 17 Types of Genetic Metabolic Rare DiseasesTo better assist children with rare diseases, AliHealth, Alibaba Public Welfare, and the Pain and Challenge Foundation have jointly launched a rare disease care platform. The platform will collaborate with authoritative medical institutions, experts, and specialty medical milk powder producers to provide philanthropic services for children with 17 types of genetic metabolic rare diseases...

Xianyu Launches "Student Fish" Feature, Creating a New Platform for Campus Secondhand TradingXianyu, a secondhand trading platform, has officially launched its new "Student Fish" feature, bringing campus flea markets nationwide online. It features dedicated sections for hot topics, interest exchanges and group buying...

1688 Upgrades Buyer Protection Service: Free Return Shipping, Instant Refunds, and Platform Compensation1688 recently released an announcement regarding the upgrade of its buyer protection service, stating that starting from September 12th, services such as free return shipping, instant refunds, and compensation for disputed orders will be fully implemented for all orders on the platform. This upgrade represents a comprehensive enhancement to the existing "Peace of Mind Purchase" service, aiming to address longstanding buyer experience issues on the platform and actively reduce burdens while increasing revenue for merchants...

Huawei and Changan Join Forces: Avitta Investment in Innowatts Fuels the Construction of an Open Platform for Intelligent Automotive Industry[Chongqing, China, August 20, 2024] A signing ceremony for the comprehensive strategic cooperation between Huawei and Changan Automobile, as well as the investment of Avitta in Innowatts, was successfully held in Chongqing. Attending the event were Chen Xinwu, Member of the Standing Committee of the Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China and Executive Vice Mayor of the Municipal Government; Zhu Huarong, Chairman and Secretary of the Party Committee of Changan Automobile; Wang Jun, President of Changan Automobile; Xu Zhijun, Rotating Chairman of Huawei; and Yu Chengdong, Executive Director, Chairman of the Terminal BG, and Chairman of the Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU of Huawei...

"Overnight stay available, XX minutes riding": Second-hand platforms become breeding grounds for sexual exploitation, who will protect the online realm?"Overnight stay available, XX minutes riding" - this jarring phrase, appearing in the product description of an online second-hand trading platform, is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples. Why has this platform, which was meant to be a place for exchanging used items and promoting circular economy, become a breeding ground for sexual exploitation? What societal issues and human failings lie behind this incident?From "flea market" to "grey area": the challenge of regulating online platformsIn the internet age, second-hand trading platforms have emerged, offering a convenient channel for the distribution of goods...

Xianyu's "Yellow Fish": The Sexual Transactions Chaos on the Second-Hand Trading PlatformRecently, Xianyu, a well-known domestic second-hand trading platform, has once again been at the center of public attention due to "color transactions". According to Shenzhen News Network, the platform has attracted public attention for its involvement in sex-related transactions disguised as "Giant", "Used Air Conditioners", "Coins", "Apple SIM Removal Pins", and other coded terms...

China's E-commerce Booms: Strong Consumption Recovery, Accelerated Digital-Real Integration, and Platform Innovation Leading the WayIn the first half of 2024, China's e-commerce sector exhibited strong momentum, demonstrating multiple positive trends. In terms of consumption recovery, e-commerce displayed robust driving force, with significant growth in online retail sales...