Expats living in China are no strangers to the recent boom of the e-commerce industry in the country, with an increasing number joining the Chinese online shopping fever.

 

For the expat community residing in China, the Internet is not only the best way to keep in touch with family and friends back home, but it also represents an important tool to purchase goods.

 

The Chinese e-commerce market allows locals and expats to access the world's largest online shopping offer, with millions of products and services available at a few clicks.

 

China has, since 2013, been the largest e-commerce market in the world with online spending of $307 billion during that year, according to a report by market research firm Forrester Research Inc. Not only was the purchasing activity growing, but also the variety of goods being offered.

 

"I was shocked by the amount of different things you can find online here. You can literally buy anything you want. It is extremely convenient," says Emiliano Vega, a Spanish engineer working with a company in Tianjin.

 

Chinese e-commerce portals also offer some advantages, compared to some other overseas online shops, such as the option of payment methods, fast delivery services and a live chat to discuss price and product characteristics with the vendor.

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