China blocks compliance with EU FSR measures in JD.com's acquisition of Ceconomy
By MLex Staff ( August 20, 2026, 07:23 GMT | Insight) -- JD.com faces a new compliance conflict in the EU’s foreign-subsidy review of its acquisition of Ceconomy after China barred organizations and individuals from implementing or assisting with cross-border investigative measures that Beijing deems improper extraterritorial jurisdiction. The move marks China’s second public use of its new blocking framework against EU FSR investigative measures.Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com faces a new compliance conflict in the European Commission’s foreign-subsidy investigation into its acquisition of Ceconomy. China has barred organizations and individuals from implementing or assisting with EU cross-border investigative measures that Beijing deems improper extraterritorial jurisdiction....
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