“Identical versions of my Welsh language products appeared on the Chinese-based site after being copied without permission,” claimed Anwen Roberts, owner of the design firm Draenog.
Ms. Roberts claimed that when she was attempting to make a living, it added to the strain on small companies like hers in Caernarfon, Gwynedd.
Temu stated it acted “quickly” when “potential infringements” were identified and that its intention was to safeguard artist rights and trademarks. Temu has since removed the cards from its website.
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According to research, one out of every six Welsh stores is now vacant.
Shein and Temu of China are the targets of new US shipping regulations.
The Chinese behemoth PDD Holdings owns Temu, which was valued at $150 billion (£117 billion) earlier this year.