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Amazon says will not operate China marketplace site from July 18

Published 04/18/2019, 12:07 AM
Updated 04/18/2019, 12:07 AM
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre in Boves, France

SAN FRANCISCO/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) on Thursday said it is notifying sellers that it will no longer operate a marketplace nor provide seller services on its Chinese website, Amazon.cn, from July 18.

"We are working closely with our sellers to ensure a smooth transition and to continue to deliver the best customer experience possible," a spokeswoman told Reuters in a statement.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics centre in Boves, France

"Sellers interested in continuing to sell on Amazon outside of China are able to do so through Amazon Global Selling."

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