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EU Opens Competition Probe Into JD.com’s Ceconomy Acquisition as Beijing Threatens Retaliation

August 20, 2026 by Felix Wagner

Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com faces an EU competition investigation over its bid to buy German consumer‑electronics retailer Ceconomy, prompting the Chinese justice ministry to warn of possible retaliation.

EU Launches In-Depth Investigation Into JD.com’s €2.2 Billion Ceconomy Acquisition

May 28, 2026 by Felix Wagner

Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com’s €2.2 billion acquisition offer for Germany’s Ceconomy AG, Europe’s largest consumer electronics retailer, is under in-depth investigation by EU regulators concerning potential foreign subsidies, creating uncertainty around the deal’s completion.