Online platform billing to face tighter scrutiny as China considers new guidance

By MLex Staff ( May 27, 2025, 07:37 GMT | Insight) -- Online platform billing practices in China are set to face tighter scrutiny with new compliance guidance scheduled to be introduced soon. The rules are expected to address mounting complaints regarding unreasonable charges and concerns of disorderly competition within the digital marketplace. They are also expected to promote reasonable and transparent fees by directing platforms to simplify and disclose their fee items while optimizing their fee charging mechanisms. Online platform billing practices in China are set to face tighter scrutiny with new compliance guidance scheduled to be introduced soon. The rules are expected to address mounting complaints regarding unreasonable charges and concerns of disorderly competition within the digital marketplace....

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Online platform billing to face tighter scrutiny as China considers new guidance

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