EU asks Alibaba’s AliExpress for information on illegal products sold on its platform

BRUSSELS: The European Commission on Monday asked Alibaba’s AliExpress for information on illegal products such as counterfeit goods and fake medicines sold on its platform, using powers granted by newly adopted EU online content rules.

The EU executive said it had sent a request for information to AliExpress in line with the Digital Services Act which requires Big Tech to do more to counter illegal and harmful content on their platforms.