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In the News: Chinese Court Favors Apple in Antitrust Case; Temu Now Under Stricter EU Rules; and Chinese FDI Circumvents US Tariffs
June 06, 2024 | BY
Brian Chan &Krista LeeApple wins antitrust case in China over app store fees; Temu is now subject to stricter EU online content rules; and Record Chinese investments flow into Mexico and Vietnam amid Western trade tensions.
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Apple Store facade in Hong Kong. Credit: hanohiki/Adobe Stock
Chinese Court Rules in Favor of Apple on Controversial App Store Fees
On May 29, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Court ruled that Apple did not abuse its dominant market power and has not charged unfairly high commission fees on its App store. The plaintiff, a consumer named Jin Xin, said he will appeal the decision to the Supreme People's Court.
The case was filed in 2021, with Jin claiming to have paid more for some app membership fees (including iQiyi ,