Amazon says will not operate China marketplace site from July 18

Nor provide seller services on its Chinese website, Amazon.cn


Reuters April 18, 2019
The logo of Amazon is pictured inside the company's office in Bengaluru, India, April 20, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS

SAN FRANCISCO/SHANGHAI: Amazon.com on Thursday said it is notifying sellers that it will no longer operate a marketplace nor provide seller services on its Chinese website, Amazon.cn, from July 18.

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“We are working closely with our sellers to ensure a smooth transition and to continue to deliver the best customer experience possible,” a spokeswoman told Reuters in a statement.

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“Sellers interested in continuing to sell on Amazon outside of China are able to do so through Amazon Global Selling.”

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