China Proposes Expanding E-Commerce Law Scope, Platform Rules

China Proposes Expanding E-Commerce Law Scope, Platform Rules China released draft amendments to its E-Commerce Law that would expand coverage beyond platforms and merchants, and revise rules governing the digital economy. The proposal, made available for public consultation by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce, would change platform responsibility rules by adding regulatory measures alongside existing penalties such as fixed fines and business suspension orders.