Hundreds of Chinese suppliers staged a protest at Temu’s office in Guangzhou, accusing the e-commerce platform of unfair policies related to after-sales issues and hefty fines. The protestors, who stormed the office on Monday before being dispersed by police, are unhappy with Temu’s handling of product quality disputes and refunds, which they claim have resulted in significant financial losses. Temu’s response indicated that the company is working to resolve these issues, but did not address the specifics of the protest. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as Temu, which competes with other platforms like Shein and TikTok Shop, expands its international market presence amid increasing scrutiny and tariffs from the US and EU.