How Chinese e-commerce giants have upset global rivals' carts

How Chinese e-commerce giants have upset global rivals' carts

FILE PHOTO: People shop at the Shein Holiday pop-up shop inside of Times Square's Forever 21 in New York City, U.S., November 10, 2023.REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo

Lured by ultra-low prices and free shipping for orders as low as $10, global shoppers are flocking to a quartet of Chinese e-commerce platforms — fast fashion giant Shein, upstart Temu, AliExpress, and newcomer TikTok Shop — to buy everything from clothing to electronics.