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Temu operator PDD Holdings expands in China's 'city of the future' after regulatory fine

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PDD Holdings, the operator of e-commerce platforms Temu and Pinduoduo, is significantly expanding its presence in the Xiong'an New Area, a state-backed development zone in China. The company has registered a new entity with substantial capital and plans to create over 5,000 jobs in the region, with many employees being sourced from the surrounding Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area. This strategic move follows a period of regulatory scrutiny and a record fine for PDD Holdings. AI

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Temu operator PDD Holdings expands in China's 'city of the future' after regulatory fine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wency Chen ·

    PDD embraces China’s ‘city of the future’ after bruising regulatory clash and record fine

    The operator of budget online marketplaces Temu and Pinduoduo is ramping up its commitment in a state-backed development zone – dubbed a “city of the future” in official discourse – months after the e-commerce group was hit by the heaviest penalty in a record food-safety crackdow…

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