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Douyin Tightens Ecommerce Rules for Creators Adds Offline Viewing

This week, Douyin E-commerce introduced several new regulations and updates: creators' commission fees must go through the affiliate program, online recruitment for the alcohol industry is suspended, offline viewing and comment features are being tested to improve user experience. Simba's accusation against Liu Genghong and his wife for selling counterfeit goods has attracted attention. Kuaishou E-commerce is tightening risk detection for merchant accounts, and ByteDance has no immediate plans for an IPO. These changes will have a significant impact on creators, merchants, and users alike.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

VIVICYCLE Tests Livestream Fitness Market on Taobao

Liu Genghong and his wife are transitioning to Taobao Live Streaming. His wife, VIVI, is piloting the move, simultaneously launching her personal brand, "VIVICYCLE." However, initial sales results are modest, and they face controversies over new product pricing and the potential impact of past "sugar water bird's nest" incidents. This move is seen as Liu Genghong's attempt to break through the traffic bottleneck on Douyin and build a long-term brand. Whether they can successfully navigate these challenges remains to be seen by the market.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

Aviation Finance Professionals Urged to Pursue IATA Training

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the IATA Aviation Finance and Accounting course system. It meticulously categorizes the courses by industry area, professional level, teaching methods, and language. The core curriculum, including financial statement analysis, cost control, and revenue management, is detailed. The paper emphasizes the value of the courses and their positive impact on career development, offering suggestions for students to choose courses that best suit their needs. It serves as a comprehensive guide for navigating the IATA aviation finance education landscape.

01/07/2026 Airlines

Extreme Weather Disrupts US Crossborder Supply Chains

Another blizzard in the US is disrupting cross-border logistics, causing flight delays and ground transportation disruptions. Cross-border e-commerce sellers should closely monitor weather and logistics information, set reasonable delivery times, optimize inventory management, and consider purchasing logistics insurance. In the long term, building a diversified supplier system, optimizing supply chain layout, strengthening risk management capabilities, and investing in supply chain digitalization are crucial for enhancing supply chain resilience. These measures will help mitigate the impact of future extreme weather events on international trade.

01/07/2026 Logistics

Ecommerce Firm Huakai Yibai Grows Despite Economic Slump

Huakai Yibai achieved counter-cyclical growth by employing a multi-category development strategy, precise product selection, efficient development, a focus on the European and American markets, and regular new product launches. This successfully mitigated the impact of economic cycle fluctuations. Their experience demonstrates that concentrating on niche product categories, combined with big data analysis and a rapid test-and-learn approach, is an effective way for cross-border e-commerce businesses to navigate economic cycles. This strategy allows for identifying profitable opportunities even during downturns.