Anita Davis
Jan 7, 2009

China's e-commerce up despite downturn

BEIJING - A report issued by research firm IDC has revealed that China's e-commerce industry exhibited a 20 per cent rise in trading volume in 2008, despite the economic downturn.

China's e-commerce up despite downturn
According to the report, Chinese consumers traded more than Rmb 1.9 trillion (US$277.9 billion), up from Rmb 1.6 trillion ($234 billion) in 2007.

IDC further noted that the sector is slated to surge in the next few years, projecting trade volume to reach Rmb 3.2 trillion ($471 billion) by 2010.

The news follows an active year for China’s e-commerce industry. Alibaba, China’s leading e-commerce company, launched a US$30 million international campaign in 20 markets to bolster its global presence directly following the launch of a rival e-commerce site by Baidu.

Alibaba further said it would invest US$732 million into Taobao over the next five years to ensure its lead in the burgeoning market.

Source:
Campaign China

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