China seeks feedback from public on draft amendment to e-commerce law

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce recently sought public opinion on a draft amendment to the country’s e-commerce law.Containing 20 provisions, including those aimed at broadening the law’s regulatory scope, the draft amendment would further clarify the rights and obligations of platforms, in-platform merchants and other participants in the platform economy.

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce has sought public opinion on a draft amendment to the e-commerce law.
With 20 provisions, the draft would further clarify the rights and obligations of platforms, in-platform merchants and other players.
It calls for a wider range of regulations, stronger support for oversight and stronger coordination among regulators.

The draft calls for a wider range of regulatory tools and stronger support for routine oversight, and highlights the need to improve the liability framework for platforms.

Targeting cross-sector operations in the platform economy, the draft calls for stronger coordination among regulators. Measures include applying consistent oversight to both online and offline businesses and strengthening cross-department collaboration.

It also proposes steps to deepen opening-up and cooperation in the sector by promoting alignment with international rules and standards, encouraging industry self-discipline and orderly overseas expansion, and adding measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of companies, a local media outlet reported.

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