话题:跨境电商发展迅速
Passage 1
Gen Z favorite. Temu, the cross - border e - commerce platform 1.____ (launch) by Chinese online discounter PDD Holdings, is speeding up 2.____ (it) expansion into new markets. Launched in the US in September 2022, it has entered more than 70 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Temu offers a wide selection of merchandise, including apparel, consumer electronics, jewelry, shoes, cosmetics, and baby products 3.____ deep discounts and coupons as part of its strategy to attract price - conscious consumers. Most of the products 4.____ (ship) directly from factories or warehouses in China.
According to the app analytics firm Appfigures, Temu has gained popularity among Gen Z consumers in the US, 5.____ (amass) an impressive 42 million downloads from users aged 18 to 24 in the first 10 months of 2024 alone. Apple recently confirmed it was the most - downloaded app in the US on its app store.
Chen Lei, chairman and co - CEO of PDD Holdings, said the company hopes to leverage the supply chain capacities it 6.____ (accumulate) in recent years to create a new channel that enables consumers from different countries and regions 7.____ (direct) purchase products from factories. This provides more flexible and personalized supply chains and more cost - effective shopping experiences.
The platform provides a variety of services, including logistics, operations, promotional activities, after - sales services and legal affairs, 8.____ sellers just need to produce and ensure the quality of products. "As a new form of foreign trade, cross - border e - commerce has become an important driving force for bolstering the steady growth of foreign trade, as well as 9.____ (promote) the transformation and upgrading of the traditional manufacturing sector," said Zhang Zhouping, a senior analyst. He also pointed out that cross - border e - commerce platforms play 10.____ crucial role in the global trade landscape.
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Passage 2
Zhang said an increasing number of Chinese manufacturers are stepping up efforts 1.____ (leverage) cross - border e - commerce channels that feature innovative and flexible on - demand production models to expand their footprint abroad and build new brands.
By constantly monitoring market changes and collecting consumers' real - time feedback, these emerging platforms can make accurate predictions, 2.____ the flexible supply chain model is conducive to upgrading an entire industrial chain, ranging from design and development to production, warehousing and logistics. Zhang emphasized that 3.____ (this) models are key to the success of cross - border e - commerce.
The popularity of Chinese products in overseas markets demonstrates that these cost - effective goods have gained wide recognition and burnished the image of domestic brands abroad. Meanwhile, short - video app TikTok, 4.____ (own) by Chinese tech company ByteDance, has launched its e - commerce service, TikTok Shop, in the US. The service enables users to find and directly buy products featured in livestreaming broadcasts and short videos.
TikTok, which began rolling out e - commerce services in 2021 in Indonesia, has entered more than 10 countries, including the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam. The e - commerce shop offers a wide range of products from clothes to electronics, and aims to tap into the potential purchasing power of TikTok's more than 150 million monthly active users in the US.
AliExpress, Alibaba Group's cross - border e - commerce platform, is accelerating its global push. It announced plans to offer subsidies worth 10 billion yuan to encourage more Chinese brands and merchants to sell overseas, and 5.____ (expand) its global five - day delivery service to include several prominent markets in Europe through collaboration with Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics arm.
Cross - border e - commerce has become a driving force for innovation in global trade, said Cindy Tai, vice - president of Amazon and head of Amazon Global Selling Asia. She said China's cross - border e - commerce export industry 6.____ (gain) momentum with huge development potential. Amazon will help Chinese merchants improve the efficiency of supply chains and operations, leverage advanced generative artificial intelligence technology 7.____ (enhance) the sellers' experience, and upgrade cross - border logistics and delivery services.
In addition, cross - border e - commerce also brings 8.____ (opportunity) for cultural exchanges. As products from different regions are sold globally, consumers can experience different cultures through these products. For example, traditional Chinese handicrafts sold on these platforms can introduce Chinese culture to 9.____ (foreign). This not only enriches the shopping experience but also promotes cultural diversity.
However, with the development of cross - border e - commerce, there are also some challenges. For instance, the competition among different platforms is becoming 10.____ (intense). Platforms need to constantly innovate and improve their services to attract more consumers.
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Passage 3
The company will help Chinese merchants improve the efficiency of supply chains and operations, leverage advanced generative artificial intelligence technology 1.____ (enhance) the sellers' experience, upgrade cross - border logistics and delivery services, as well as scale up localization inputs this year.
In 2024, the number of units sold by Chinese vendors to customers and business buyers on Amazon's global stores increased by over 20 percent year - on - year, data from Amazon showed. Over the past two years, the number of Chinese sellers with sales surpassing $1 million on Amazon's global stores 2.____ (increase) by nearly 55 percent.
"Cross - border e - commerce platforms connect some key links covering procurement, sales and logistics, to provide a new and vital way for micro, small and medium - sized Chinese enterprises to expand their footprint abroad and create unprecedented new development opportunities," said Zhang Jianping.
The platforms are crucial in helping brands and manufacturers better grasp customer needs and quickly adjust product strategy and brand positioning, he added.
However, Chinese cross - border e - commerce platforms are facing mounting regulatory challenges in overseas markets 3.____ rising trade protectionism and intensifying global competition.
The European Commission is studying a new tax on the revenues of online platforms and an administrative handling fee per item that would make most shipments less price competitive, according to recent media reports.
The commission also reportedly suggested scrapping a current 150 - euro ($156) threshold under 4.____ items can be bought duty free. Under current EU regulations, packages purchased online from a non - EU country are not subject to customs duties if their value is under 150 euros.
The US government announced in September that it was moving to curb low - value shipments entering the US duty - free under the $800 "de minimis" threshold that has been adopted by Chinese e - commerce firms.
A Shein spokesperson said in a statement that the company "makes import compliance a top priority, including the reporting requirements under US law with respect to de minimis entries".
Cui Lili, a professor of digital economy at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, said Chinese online retailers who are making inroads into overseas e - commerce markets should quickly capture demand in overseas markets, have a deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations and quality standards in these countries, and adjust supply chains to make products 5.____ meet local requirements.
Moreover, Chinese cross - border e - commerce platforms should also focus on building 6.____ (rely) relationships with local partners. This can help them better navigate the local market environment and reduce risks. For example, partnering with local logistics companies can improve the efficiency of delivery and enhance customer satisfaction.
In addition, platforms need to invest more in 7.____ (protect) consumer data. With the increasing amount of data collected in cross - border e - commerce transactions, ensuring the security of consumer data is of utmost importance. Any data leakage incident could damage the reputation of the platform and lead to 8.____ (lose) of customers.
Furthermore, as the market is constantly evolving, Chinese cross - border e - commerce platforms should keep an eye on 9.____ (globe) market trends. By predicting future trends, they can adjust their business strategies in a timely manner and stay ahead of the competition. This requires platforms to have a strong 10.____ (research) and development team and be willing to adapt to changes.
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