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BEIJING, December 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JD.com Global (en.JD.com), the international website of JD.com, a leading B2C e-commerce company in China, announced it has begun providing free global delivery services for orders over US $49.
"Free global delivery on shipments is a major step forward for consumers outside of China who love Chinese cultural products, like books," said Kate Kui, VP of JD.com in charge of the POP business. "It's now even easier for JD.com Global's 200,000 international users to access the world's biggest Chinese language book platform, which boasts more than 800,000 titles."
Ms. Kui continued, "With more Chinese students studying abroad than ever, and Chinese becoming an increasingly popular language to study around the world, JD.com Global's introduction of free shipping helps more people internationally access some of the world's best literature. One year after JD.com Global's launch, this move marks another important step in our long-term internationalization plans."
Items purchased through JD.com's free shipping plan can be delivered to addresses around the world. Most deliveries to U.S. addresses should arrive within 7-12 days from the company's China warehouses.
About JD.com Global
JD.com Global (En.JD.com) is the global website of Jingdong (JD.com), a leading B2C e-commerce company in China. Launched in October 2012, the site currently offers more than 850,000 SKUs including categories from Chinese books and media, electronics to wedding & events, apparel, home and garden, with most SKUs manufactured in China. The site currently serves and ships around the world. JD.com Global strives to offer a convenient and cost-effective solution for its target customers, mainly Chinese who live abroad and want to keep up to date on Chinese language literature and shopping trends.
About JD.com:
JD.com is a leading B2C e-commerce company in China. The Company strives to offer consumers the best online shopping experience with the most trusted authentic quality products. The Company provides a comprehensive service platform for its business partners and a huge selection of high quality products, convenient services and affordable prices for its consumers. As of November 2013, JD.com has more than 140 million registered users and tens of thousands of suppliers across China. Jingdong offers more than 10 million SKUs across 13 categories of products. On average. JD.com has 7 major fulfillment centers, as well as more than 1,400 delivery stations and more than 300 pickup stations, covering nearly 1,300 districts and counties nationwide. For more information, please visit www.JD.com.
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