BABA(US:BABA) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-06-16 08:55Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights Douyin E-commerce's efforts to support merchants during the "618" shopping festival, including cost-saving measures and enhanced merchant experience [1][2][3] Group 2 - Douyin E-commerce has saved over 30 billion yuan for merchants in May alone, with a nearly 20% month-on-month increase in cost reduction [1] - Cumulatively, Douyin E-commerce has saved merchants over 110 billion yuan in costs from January to May this year [1] - The company has implemented various measures such as commission-free product cards and reduced shipping insurance costs to support merchants [1] Group 3 - The small merchant support fund has led to a more than 50% year-on-year increase in sales for newly registered merchants during the promotional period [2] - Douyin E-commerce organized roundtable discussions to address pain points like shipping delays, enhancing merchant autonomy and introducing negotiation tools [2] Group 4 - Douyin E-commerce announced a "0 yuan entry" policy for new merchants, eliminating the need for a deposit during initial operations [3] - The company has significantly reduced the basic deposit requirements for merchants, with reductions of up to 75% compared to previous standards [3]