China orders entities not to assist EU probe into JD.com

Published Aug 19, 02:20 PM UTC

China has ordered its entities not to assist the European Union's investigation into JD.com, citing concerns that the Chinese e-commerce company may have received foreign subsidies that could distort the EU's market. This marks the second time China has invoked its regulations countering what it considers 'unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction measures'. The order was reported by Singapore's Business Times on August 19, 2026, based on a Beijing announcement. The EU probe is part of broader efforts to examine potential market distortions from foreign subsidies, while China's response reflects ongoing tensions over trade and regulatory jurisdiction between the two economic powers.