In recent years, with the rapid development of the e-commerce industry, the discussion about whether the development of e-commerce should be restricted has intensified. Some people believe that the expansion of e-commerce has brought a lot of convenience to consumers and merchants, but there are also people who have brought many problems to the society, such as the closure of physical stores and the rise in unemployment. Developed countries are cautious about the development of e-commerce, and do not even advocate the "expansion" of e-commerce. This article will analyze why developed countries do not advocate the "expansion" of e-commerce from the following aspects, and how China should balance the interests of all parties in the development of e-commerce.
1. Closure of physical stores and unemployment.
With the rapid development of e-commerce, more and more people choose to shop, resulting in an increasingly sluggish business in physical stores. Many brick-and-mortar stores closed down because they couldn't withstand the pressure of competition, resulting in massive job losses. In developed countries, ** attaches great importance to the issue of employment, so they are cautious about the expansion of e-commerce, and even restrict the development of e-commerce.
In China, the rapid development of e-commerce has indeed led to a certain degree of physical closure and unemployment. However, the growth of the e-commerce industry has also created a large number of jobs. According to statistics, China's e-commerce industry absorbed more than 20 million people in 2019. Therefore, while developing e-commerce, we should pay attention to the closure of physical stores and unemployment, and take measures to balance the interests of all parties.
2. Protection of consumer rights and interests.
In the process of rapid development of e-commerce, the protection of consumer rights and interests has become increasingly prominent. Due to the virtual nature of online shopping, it is difficult for consumers to judge the quality, performance and after-sales service of goods when purchasing goods. In addition, some unscrupulous merchants use online shopping platforms to sell counterfeit and shoddy goods, infringing on the rights and interests of consumers.
In developed countries, ** attaches great importance to the protection of consumer rights and interests, so it is cautious about the expansion of e-commerce. For example, in 2019, the European Union issued a new version of the Consumer Rights Protection**, which strengthened the supervision of the e-commerce industry to protect consumer rights and interests.
In China, China has also been working hard to strengthen the supervision of the e-commerce industry and protect the rights and interests of consumers. For example, in 2019, China promulgated the Measures for the Administration of Online Transactions, which clearly stipulates the protection of consumer rights and interests in online transactions. In addition, it has also strengthened the supervision of e-commerce platforms to crack down on counterfeit and shoddy goods and protect the rights and interests of consumers.
3. Taxation issues.
The rapid development of the e-commerce industry has also brought tax issues. Due to the virtual nature of the e-commerce industry, tax issues have become very complex. In some cases, it is difficult to regulate the taxation of e-commerce platforms, resulting in the loss of tax revenue. In addition, some e-commerce platforms take advantage of preferential tax policies to evade taxes.
In developed countries, ** attaches great importance to tax issues and is therefore cautious about the expansion of e-commerce. For example, in 2018, the United States introduced the E-commerce Tax Act, which clarified the tax responsibilities of e-commerce platforms.
In China, ** is also trying to solve the tax problem of the e-commerce industry. For example, in 2019, China issued the Measures for the Administration of E-commerce Taxation, which clearly stipulates the tax responsibilities of e-commerce platforms and merchants. In addition, it has also strengthened the tax supervision of e-commerce platforms to prevent the loss of tax revenue.
Fourth, why developed countries do not advocate the "expansion" of e-commerce
1.Social equity issues.
In developed countries, social equity issues are taken very seriously. They believe that the expansion of e-commerce may lead to a widening gap between the rich and the poor, and an exacerbation of social equity issues. Therefore, ** is cautious about the expansion of e-commerce.
2.Protecting traditional industries.
Developed countries have a wealth of traditional industries, and it is believed that the protection of traditional industries is of great significance for maintaining social stability and inheriting national culture. Therefore, ** is cautious about the expansion of e-commerce to protect traditional industries.
3.Consumer Protection.
Developed countries attach great importance to the protection of consumer rights and interests, so they are cautious about the expansion of e-commerce. **Protect the rights and interests of consumers by strengthening supervision.
5. Countermeasures and suggestions in the development of e-commerce in China.
1.Strengthen supervision.
* While developing e-commerce, supervision should be strengthened to protect consumer rights and tax revenue. For example, we will introduce more complete measures for the protection of consumer rights and interests and e-commerce tax administration, and increase the supervision of e-commerce platforms and merchants.
2.Supporting traditional industries.
* We should pay attention to the impact of e-commerce development on traditional industries and take measures to support them. For example, through policy guidance, encourage the integrated development of traditional industries and e-commerce to achieve a win-win situation.
3.Optimize the employment environment.
*Attention should be paid to the impact of e-commerce development on the employment market, and measures should be taken to optimize the employment environment. For example, strengthen the training of e-commerce practitioners to improve their employability skills; Encourage entrepreneurship and provide more employment opportunities for the unemployed.
In the process of developing the e-commerce industry, China should pay attention to the closure of physical stores, unemployment, consumer rights protection, taxation and other aspects, and learn from the experience of developed countries, strengthen supervision, protect traditional industries, and optimize the employment environment. Only in this way can we achieve the sustainable development of the e-commerce industry and bring more benefits to the society.
In the process of e-commerce development, there are still problems worthy of attention. For example, how to achieve a win-win situation between e-commerce and traditional industries? How can consumer rights and interests be further protected? These issues are for us to continue in the days to come**. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to the impact of e-commerce development on other industries, such as logistics and finance, in order to achieve a more comprehensive and harmonious economic development.