#Laogao E-commerce Newsletter# [May 22 E-commerce Morning News]

Morning information:

1. Douyin Live: From May 4th to the present, live broadcast permissions have been recovered indefinitely for 69 accounts;

2. Bilibili tests the paid exclusive video function;

3. JD.com has launched Apple self-operated hourly shopping;

4. WeChat officially released the Palm Payment Products to drive on the Beijing Metro Daxing Airport Line;

5. Amazon US website: Sellers are required to complete the information review required by the new bill before June 27;

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1. Bilibili tests the exclusive paid video function

On May 22, some UP owners on B station recently saw the content of "charging exclusive" videos. After clicking on the relevant video, users showed "This video is "Video Supply Box Exclusive Video" to open "30 Yuan Charging" to watch". This is the first UP main paid video of B station last year, and it has once again tried to provide new monetization channels for content creators. In this regard, an industry insider close to B station said that the current relevant functions should still be within the small-scale internal testing stage, and subsequent operation plans should be further developed and disclosed according to the test results. (IT Home)

2. JD.com launches Apple self-operated hourly shopping

On May 21, JD.com recently launched Apple's self-operated hourly shopping. Starting from May 20, consumers can choose the same-city delivery method when purchasing iPhones at the JD.com's self-operated flagship store of Apple products, and deliver as fast as 1 hour. It is reported that JD Apple's self-operated hourly purchase has been launched in more than 150 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou, and more cities are also accelerating coverage. During this year's 618, when consumers place orders for JD's self-operated iPhones through Apple's self-operated hourly shopping and other same-city delivery methods, they can also enjoy the price and discounts displayed on the page simultaneously, and the delivery is fast and they can enjoy after-sales service guarantee. (China News Service)

3. Zhang Lan responded to the problem of losing fans: Don’t look at the numbers, but look at the entire work and growth process.

On May 21, Zhang Lan, the founder of South Beauty, said on a social platform how to solve the problem of losing fans, that her fans cannot even lose them. If she doesn’t look at the numbers, she just depends on the entire work and growth process, the learning and improvement process, and then watch it in three years. Zhang Lan also said that no matter what happens, you must look at the problem from the perspective of not complaining. (Tech Planet)

4. Bilibili will launch a series of new functions for growing grass and selling goods for 618.

On May 21, at the 2023 Alibaba Mom Taobao Alliance Partner Summit, Galin, the head of B station's caring operation, revealed that B station will launch a series of new products and new functions related to planting grass and selling goods in the near future, aiming at the upcoming 618 promotion. Garlin introduced that Bilibili will launch a "Heart Component" grass planting product in the near future. An apparent "grass planting" button will appear in the UP owner's grass planting video and the blue chain area of ​​the comment area. (ZAKER)

5. TikTok Live: From May 4th to the present, live broadcast permissions are recovered indefinitely for 69 accounts

On May 20, the official Weibo account of Douyin Live Counselor's Weibo recently issued an announcement stating that in order to further standardize the content ecology of the live broadcast community and create a positive, healthy and upward network environment, the platform will strictly control the content of the community and strictly clean up illegal content that disrupts the community order, destroys the platform ecology, and impacts the correct values. From May 4, 2023 to now, 20,729 accounts that violated the rules will be recycled and live broadcast permissions will be recycled indefinitely for 69 of them. (Tik Tok Live Counselor)

Internet news

6. He Xiangjian, founder of Midea Group, invested 3 billion yuan to establish a science fund

On May 22, at the opening ceremony and main forum of the 2023 Greater Bay Area Science Forum, Midea Group founder He Xiangjian announced that he would invest 3 billion yuan in his personal name to establish the "He Xiangjian Science Foundation". The chairman of the fund is Fang Hongbo, the current chairman of Midea Group. At present, the Science Foundation has begun to promote the Science Award and Science Funding Program. The Science Award is an annual award, and the Science Funding Program will be launched one after another. (Midea Group)

7. WeChat officially released the Palm Payment Products for Palm Payment on the Beijing Metro Daxing Airport Line

On May 21, the Beijing Rail Transit Daxing Airport Line Palm Car Bus Press Conference was held today. At the meeting, WeChat Pay officially released the "WeChat Palm" product and launched the Beijing Rail Transit Daxing Airport Line Palm Palm ride service. Passengers can register and activate the Palm Cruise service, and can pass the gate to ride on this subway line. With the implementation of the "palm brush" service, the Daxing Airport Line will also become the first demonstration line for the application of biometric palm pattern payment technology. In addition to transportation scenarios, "WeChat Palm" is also gradually being applied to office, campus, fitness, retail, catering and other fields. (Sina Technology)

8. Ctrip released the "520·Romantic Living" data report: Domestic hotel bookings account for more than 80%

According to the news on May 20, the "520·Romantic Living" Data Report" released by Ctrip on May 18 showed that as of the beginning of this week, from May 20 to 21, domestic hotel bookings accounted for more than 80%, and the order volume increased by more than 1 times compared with the same period in 2019. Since May 20th coincides with Saturday, it also leaves plenty of time for couples to go for love. (Ctrip Research Institute)

Cross-border newsletter

9. An eBay seller faces a fine of up to $2 million for suspected smuggling

According to foreign media reports, a man in Memphis, Tennessee, USA was recently arrested and prosecuted for smuggling counterfeit goods and illegally transporting dangerous goods through airlines. According to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the West District of Tennessee, the man imported counterfeit auto airbag parts from China between October 1, 2019 and January 14, 2021, and was assembled on eBay to auto repair shops and individual customers. According to information presented in court, federal agents discovered more than 2,000 fake airbags and parts from Al-Abadi's residence and business location (Z Tire Shop & Auto), involving brands such as Acura, Nissan, Honda, Lexus, Toyota and Ford. (Yien.com)

10. Amazon US website: Sellers please complete the information review required by the new bill before June 27

According to reports on May 20, many Amazon American sellers have recently received emails about the Consumer Notification Act. Amazon's information verification is based on the US federal bill, the Consumer Notification Act, which will come into effect on June 27, 2023, Beijing time. Amazon is taking steps to verify relevant seller information that meets the requirements of the bill. (Opening a store on Amazon worldwide)