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Sales Plummet for Chinese Cross-Border E-Commerce in South Korea After Carcinogen Discovery

Sales Plummet for Chinese Cross-Border E-Commerce in South Korea After Carcinogen Discovery
The logo of the smartphone app of Chinese online retail service Aliexpress displayed on a tablet screen. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images
Lisa Bian
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Sean Tseng
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Sales on Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms in South Korea have plummeted following the discovery of carcinogens in some popular items.

South Korea, a significant market for China’s surplus low-cost products, recently detected dangerous levels of cadmium and lead in goods sold on platforms such as AliExpress and Temu, which led to a 40 percent drop in sales from these platforms in April as per a recent survey by South Korea’s BC Card revealed.
Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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