On 31 July 2026, the European Commission announced that it had formally charged Temu, the Chinese‑owned online retailer that operates as a unit of PDD Holdings, for failing to cooperate with an unannounced inspection at its European headquarters in Dublin. The raid was carried out between 2 December and 5 December of the previous year and formed part of a broader EU investigation into whether Temu had received advantages from distorted foreign subsidies. The Commission stated that Temu breached its duty to actively cooperate on several aspects of the inspection. The article notes that the piece was generated with AI assistance and subsequently reviewed by editor Vlad Schepkov. No further penalties or remedial actions were detailed in the announcement.