EU Fines Alibaba's AliExpress €550 Million for Failing to Curb Illegal Goods - Caixin Global

BUSINESS EU Fines Alibaba’s AliExpress €550 Million for Failing to Curb Illegal Goods By Chang Fangziyan and Bao Yunhong Published: Jul. 21, 2026 4:11 a.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00 / 00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version The European Commission T opened its formal investigation into AliExpress on March 14, 2024. Photo: VCG The European Commission has fined Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s cross-border e-commerce unit AliExpress €550 million ($628 million) for failing to curb the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods on its platform. The penalty highlights a broader tightening of Europe’s regulatory regime for Chinese e-commerce platforms, including Temu and Shein, as authorities intensify scrutiny of consumer safety, product compliance and competitive fairness. You've accessed an article available only to subscribers Subscribe today for just $.99. VIEW OPTIONS Unlock exclusive discounts with a Caixin group subscription — ideal for teams and organizations. Save an extra $50. Introductory offer for new readers. Subscribe now . Share now and your friends will read it for free! Share this article Open WeChat and scan the QR code