With the ban on TikTok in the US imminent, are Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms next? The Biden administration is cracking down on de minimis shipments, closing a loophole that allows packages under $800 to avoid import duties and border scrutiny. Observers say this targets Chinese-linked companies, in particular Temu and Shein.

But this is just one of the measures that could curb Chinese shopping apps. The US government is also investigating allegations of data collection and forced labour. Meanwhile, environmentalists say that Chinese shopping apps are responsible for waste and emissions. China, however, argues that these are just further moves by Washington to enact unfair trade protections, aimed at limiting the growth of Chinese companies. Is the US-China trade war gunning for online shopping apps?

00:00 How did Chinese e-commerce platforms become so popular?
03:47 Scrutiny over Shein and Temu's data collection
11:53 How do Shein and Temu keep prices so low?
18:47 Are Shein and Temu exploiting a tax loophole?
21:48 How will new US duty-free policy measures affect prices of Chinese goods?
23:01 How fast fashion is adding to the waste problem
28:33 Where does the fashion industry's carbon emissions come from?
29:33 Shein's commitment to sustainability
34:34 The controversy over allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang
41:12 Could a TikTok ban set the precedent for Shein and Temu?

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