DHGate Launches Free-Membership Foreign Trade Platform
Tencent Tech, 3/12/13
Chinese B2B e-commerce firm DHGate announced a new open platform for foreign trade today. DHGate will not charge membership fees for the platform, which will enable Chinese suppliers to set up free online storefronts to promote their brands and products. DHGate CEO Diane Wang said that in addition to lowering the barrier for information services, the new platform will allow merchants to select premium service options on an a la carte basis, and to pay based on results.
DHGate's platform currently boasts 25 mln products from more than 1 mln Chinese suppliers. The company has been consistently profitable since 2011.
Keywords: Diane Wang B2B e-commerce Internet DHgate open platform