AliExpress
Coverage of AliExpress in the Nexus archive.
- French parliament passes fast-fashion law to curb Shein and Temu
France's Senate passed a bill targeting online fast-fashion retailers like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress, imposing fines per product that increase from €0.25-€6 in 2023 to up to €10 by 2030. The law followed over two years of debate between the upper and lower parliamentary houses.
- South Korea bets big on AI with nearly a trillion dollars in investment
South Korea is investing nearly a trillion dollars in AI through 2029. Comcast plans to spin off NBCUniversal into a separate publicly traded company. France has introduced a new law targeting Shein, Temu, and AliExpress.
- China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as scorched Europe scrambles for relief
A heatwave in Europe has driven a surge in sales of Chinese home appliances, with Alibaba reporting triple-digit growth for air conditioners and fans on AliExpress. A 2.35-kilowatt Midea air conditioner model sold out in Germany within days of its June launch.
- Scam bracelet at yargoos.co.uk
A mother encountered a scam on yargoos.co.uk, mistaking it for Argos. The website's banner switched to an AliExpress site, altering the item from a washing machine to a 'face cap', and a 403 error occurred when accessing the link. She contacted her bank to address the issue.
- Would YOU get an AliExpress 'kitchen'? Chinese retail giant flogs smart sinks, motion-sensor lighting and even full refurbishments for less than £300
AliExpress is selling smart kitchen products such as motion-sensor lighting, smart sinks, and full refurbishments for under £300. The Chinese retail giant is targeting affordable smart home solutions.
- Can you really have an AliExpress mansion in the country for £10K? Construction experts say a Chinese prefab is better value than renting - but warn of hidden costs and being scuppered by planning permission
A Chinese prefab house from AliExpress is claimed to be available for £10K, with construction experts stating it offers better value than renting. However, they caution buyers about hidden costs and potential issues with obtaining planning permission.
- Would YOU live in an AliExpress 'house'? Chinese retail giant joins Temu in selling multi-storey prefabs with bathrooms, solar panels and 2 bedrooms for as little as £4,127 - with free shipping!
AliExpress, the Chinese retail giant, is selling multi-storey prefabricated houses with bathrooms, solar panels, and two bedrooms for as little as £4,127, including free shipping. The company joins Temu in offering these prefabs, highlighting affordability and included features.
- Fake cigarettes and toys that are ‘essentially weapons’: Choice refers online retailers to regulator over unsafe products
Consumer group Choice filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over unsafe products like fake cigarettes, gel blasters, and flick knives sold on online platforms including eBay, Amazon, and AliExpress. The investigation revealed dangerous items posing risks to Australians, prompting calls for regulatory action and a review of product safety laws.
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- You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress
Unitree is launching its R1 humanoid robot on international markets via AliExpress for $4,370, featuring aerobatic capabilities. The product's practical applications remain unclear despite its entry-level pricing.