EU Fines AliExpress: A Wake Up Call for Big Tech's Dirty Secrets The European Union has imposed a record €550 million fine on Chinese e commerce giant AliExpress for its failure to police the sale of illicit goods on its platform.
The monumental penalty is a testament to the EU's commitment to protecting consumers and a reminder that even the biggest players in Big Tech are not above the law.
A two year investigation revealed the alarming extent of AliExpress's shortcomings.