1.The Magic of the Soap Pen that Went Viral on TikTok
2.eBay's All-Category Seller Recruitment Conference to be Held in Guangzhou on June 13
3.The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry to Strengthen Cooperation with TikTok
4.SHEIN's Semi-Managed Model Officially Launched
5.The Number of Chinese Sellers on the Ozon Platform Exceeds 100,000
1.The Magic of the Soap Pen that Went Viral on TikTok
Soapen is an innovative cleaning product designed in the shape of a crayon. Children can use it to draw patterns on their hands and then wash them clean. This product combines children's education with hygiene. Additionally, Soapen has conducted a series of marketing campaigns on TikTok, featuring product usage instructions, brand stories, user feedback, and more. Its account has over 20,000 followers and 3 million likes, with some videos garnering up to 2.1 million views.
2.eBay's All-Category Seller Recruitment Conference to be Held in Guangzhou on June 13
The eBay All-Category Seller Recruitment Conference will be held in Guangzhou on June 13. At this event, eBay will focus on AI technology, integrating innovative AI tools and operational ADS advertising for the first time. The platform's full-category recruitment managers will share the latest platform policies, product selection, and operation guides to help sellers better utilize AI technology and the advantages of a full range of categories. The aim is to recruit more sellers with forward-thinking and innovative spirits to join eBay and help businesses expand their cross-border operations.
3.The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry to Strengthen Cooperation with TikTok
Alfred Pascual, the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines, discussed with TikTok in Singapore on June 5 to strengthen the partnership and explore new ways of cooperation to enhance the digital economy of the Philippines. During the meeting, Pascual pointed out that the cooperation with TikTok is a "key step" in promoting the development of the country's e-commerce industry. He stated, "This cooperation will greatly promote the growth and development of the digital market, benefiting businesses, consumers, and the entire economy."
TikTok was launched in the Philippines in May 2017 and launched TikTok Shop in April 2022. The platform currently has about 53 million users in the country, with approximately 2 million sellers on TikTok Shop.
4.SHEIN's Semi-Managed Model Officially Launched
On June 3, cross-border e-commerce platform SHEIN officially launched its "semi-managed" model. It is reported that over 20,000 merchants are looking forward to SHEIN's semi-managed model. The platform has no performance threshold requirements for sellers, and there are no additional fees for opening a store. The platform also offers exclusive traffic support for the semi-managed model, which has already opened for the American site.
5.The Number of Chinese Sellers on the Ozon Platform Exceeds 100,000
A responsible person from the Russian e-commerce giant Ozon recently stated that by the end of 2023, the number of sellers on the Ozon platform has reached about 500,000, with more than 100,000 being Chinese sellers, accounting for at least 20%. At the same time, most of these over 100,000 Chinese sellers mainly sell electronic products such as mobile phones, computers, and video cards.
