Taobao Rockets to No.2 in U.S. App Stores as Americans as Shippers Decode ‘Taoglish' Deals Overnight
With Taobao's annual 618 Grand Sale approaching, influencers on Instagram are sharing shopping guides and tips for navigating the platform, while some content creators are planning trips to China for hands-on shopping experiences. On the merchant side, livestream channels hosted by popular figures like Li Jiaqi, Mala Prince, and Judydoll are seeing a surge in English-language comments from international viewers.
However, first-time foreign users on Taobao are encountering cultural and linguistic barriers. To engage these eager shoppers, Taobao customer service representatives have adopted quirky 'Taoglish' phrases such as 'hello kiss' (intended as 'hello, dear'), 'we never kill' (meaning 'no price gouging'), and 'pay mone y' (After placing a deposit during the pre-sale period, customers need to make the final payment), creating both confusion and amusement.
Notably, this year's Taobao 618 campaign emphasizes upgrading product quality, positioning Taobao to capitalize on the current influx of global traffic. The platform aims to streamline cross-border logistics, delivering premium Chinese products to overseas consumers more efficiently.
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