China Blocks Firms from Helping EU Probe into JD.com

Beijing has ordered domestic firms not to help an EU probe into JD.com. JD.com plans to buy German retail giant Ceconomy for 2.2 billion euros. The European Commission is investigating the deal under its Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

China’s Ministry of Justice called the EU investigation an improper measure. The ministry instructed companies and individuals to stop assisting Brussels. This dispute marks a major escalation in China-EU trade friction.

The tension could impact Chinese online platforms operating across Europe. For local residents, this may affect cross-border shopping and logistics options. Tech professionals in Denmark and Sweden should follow these regulatory changes. The news was originally reported by Euractiv.