#Laogao E-commerce Newsletter# [E-commerce Morning News on January 3] The E-commerce Law is officially implemented, lawyers: The rules are to be clarified, and the problems have not been truly solved; Tmall International announced three major development plans: 20 bonded warehouses and 10 overseas warehouses within three years; Toutiao may acquire Hammer Technology; Ren Zhengfei: Network security and privacy protection are Huawei's highest program; Ele.me: Some users order takeaways for 250,000 yuan a year...

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1. The E-commerce Law is officially implemented, lawyer: The rules need to be clarified, and the difficulties have not been truly resolved
The "E-Commerce Law of the People's Republic of China" officially implemented on January 1, 2019 has attracted widespread market attention. Lawyer Lu Youchen, a special researcher at the China E-Commerce Research Center, said, "On the one hand, the regulations on cross-border e-commerce by e-commerce legislation are indeed a landmark event. On the other hand, the regulations on cross-border e-commerce in the E-Commerce Law are framework-based and general, without specific and detailed regulations, and do not have any operability. The difficulties in practice are not truly solved." (Securities Daily)
2. Tmall International announced three major development plans: reaching 20 bonded warehouses and 10 overseas warehouses within three years.
On the evening of January 2, Tmall International recently announced three major development plans for the New Year: layout of new pilot cities for cross-border e-commerce, and continue to expand on the basis of the original 1 million square meters of bonded warehouses, reaching 20 bonded warehouses and 10 overseas warehouses within three years to support the product output of the six major overseas procurement centers. Tmall International's move is to cooperate and support the implementation of the new policy. (E-commerce News)
3. Alibaba and Focus Media promote the new marketing model "Uzhong Plan"
Alibaba and Focus Media jointly announced in Shanghai that the "U-Central Program" new marketing model of full online and offline links and product efficiency coordination is promoted. Dong Benhong, chief marketing officer of Alibaba Group, said that the UZhong plan is not only accumulating experience of Focus Media to accelerate digitalization under Alibaba’s empowerment, but also a new beginning for Alibaba and Focus Media to empower brand marketing through product-based forms and strategies.
It is reported that U Zhong’s plan has two important dimensions and directions. On the one hand, it is necessary to achieve full online and offline links, and on the other hand, it is to promote marketing visualization, quantifiability and optimization. (Europe)
4. Suning announced that 730 new stores will be opened in 2019
Suning announced that it will open 730 new stores in 2019, of which 500 Suning stores will be opened, Suning Retail Cloud Stores around the capital economic circle will open 100 new stores, and Red Child Maternal and Child Room will enter 500 more companies. At the same time, the first Suning Cinema will also open before the Spring Festival. The net increase in employees in 2019 is expected to exceed 6,000. (Yibang Power)
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5. Toutiao may acquire Hammer Technology
There is news that Toutiao may acquire Hammer Technology. According to relevant investors of Smartisan Technology, shareholders of Smartisan Technology have not yet made a unified resolution on this matter.
In response, Toutiao responded that there is a plan to acquire some patent rights for Hammer Technology to explore related hardware in the field of education. It is understood that it intends to acquire three companies, including Toutiao, the second is 360, and the other is Luo Yonghao's old friend Liu Jiangfeng. Liu Jiangfeng himself is a veteran of the mobile phone industry. Since then, he has established excellent technology and focused on the smart hardware industry. (Titanium Media)
6. Ofo refunds the deposit of 240,000 yuan in half a month, SF Express applies for freezing the company's account or get the money first
Previously, SF Express applied for property preservation, and ofo's main Dongxia Datong bank account was frozen. Some ofo-related suppliers said that the supplier's arrears may be paid first. "The main reason is that the amount of function suppliers is relatively large and concentrated, while the user quota is small and scattered. Therefore, it is possible for suppliers to give priority to solving the problem." In addition, judging from the order of ofo deposit queue, some users may have returned the deposit. As of January 2, 2019, 240,000 users may have returned the deposit. (Securities Daily)
7. Ren Zhengfei: Network security and privacy protection are Huawei's highest program
In the company's letter, Ren Zhengfei pointed out that the company has made it clear that network security and privacy protection are the company's highest program. We must integrate trust and build high quality in every ICT infrastructure product and solution. (Europe)
8. Ele.me: Some users order takeaways for 250,000 yuan a year
"2018 Alibaba Local Life Data" released. The annual list of great people shows that in 2018, some people ordered 250,000 yuan of takeout flowers, some people went to the store to spend 160,000 yuan, and some people ordered 2,567 orders of takeout orders a year, and 1,125 times a year. The most expensive order list shows that the orders for takeout orders with a unit price of more than 100 yuan in 2018 increased by 56% year-on-year compared with 2017. The most expensive order came from a Beijing user, who spent 31,000 yuan a single purchase in September 2018 and bought 74 Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. (36Kr)
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9. South Korea Customs: Pass the real-name verification requirement for exempting limited goods
On January 2, Dusifang issued a notice on the request of DHL channels to update South Korea. According to previous Korean customs requirements, all B2C and C2C goods that pass the exemption limit (less than US$150, US$200) must provide a personal customs code (PCCC) for real-name verification when passing Korean customs. It is understood that in order to support courier companies and customers to make relevant preparations, DHL has made efforts to lobby for South Korea Customs, and South Korea Customs has therefore postponed the implementation of this real-name verification measure and allowed B2C and C2C goods without a personal customs clearance ID (personnel customs code) to pass deminimis (exemption limit) before June 30. (Yibang Power)
10. Japan's cosmetics exports may hit a new high, accounting for 90% of the overall
Exports of cosmetics made in Japan are continuing to expand. Exports from January to November 2018 increased by 44% year-on-year to 482.8 billion yen. The annual export volume hits a new high for six consecutive years and exceeds the 500 billion yen mark for the first time. The consumption of foreign tourists visiting Japan is increasing after returning to China, which has played a role in driving Asia's exports. China will implement the "E-Commerce Law" that is conducive to the export of Japanese products in 2019. Cosmetic companies such as Shiseido and Kao will expand their sales, and the export momentum of Japan's cosmetics may be further strengthened. (North China News Agency)
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