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Transnational E-Commerce Stabilizes Global Trade

Online shopping has become an important part of life during lockdowns to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A range of e-commerce platforms have made it possible for people to get whatever they need from home, and this shopping model has contributed to China’s consumption growth significantly.

At a time when international trade is being restricted by the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping is a good alternative to other traditional

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