‘I'm really desperate now': Temu sellers revolt against fines and withheld pay

Online shopping site Temu is facing a backlash from independent merchants based in China who sell their products on the platform. The merchants staged a demonstration protesting against “unjust” fines and withheld payments. The protest highlights the challenges faced by Temu as it continues its global expansion. The platform recently entered the Thai market. Temu operates as an online store, selling cut-price merchandise from self-employed sellers. The protesters complained about high fines charged for poor customer service, with fines ranging from one to five times the wholesale price of the product. Temu denied the scale of the protest and stated that they are working with the merchants to find a solution.