Seoul city government asks Temu, AliExpress to stop selling children’s products that exceed limits on hazardous substances

The Seoul city government has asked online retail giants Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children’s products over safety concerns, saying Friday that some goods far exceeded local limits for hazardous substances.

Chinese e-commerce titans like Shein, Temu and AliExpress have seen a surge in global popularity in recent years, drawing in consumers with a wide range of trendy, ultra-low-cost fashion and accessories—positioning them as major rivals to U.S. giant Amazon.

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