歲月的容顏 YingChu Chen

When the US Department of Justice announced that Google Search Engine violated the Sherman Act, the message made me think of the US lawsuit against Microsoft regarding the Internet Explorer case . It was a long process, and I just remembered the case result. How many people still remember the case and the result? Then, I read some articles that support Google's perspective. Google said the company doesn't sell or charge for the search engine service, so the US DOJ's market definition and relevant market are improper. Enforcing antitrust laws in the digital age is a complex task. The authorities are aware that some traditional antitrust tools are no longer sufficient. They need innovative solutions to tackle the unique challenges posed by digital issues. While some concepts remain the same, old-school theories and toolkits need to be updated to effectively regulate the digital market. While Google may not charge for its search engine services, it does profit from ranking sea...

DALL·E - A vibrant, detailed scene capturing the essence of technology monopolies, represented by towering skyscrapers with logos of major tech companies. Twenty years ago, I was a student in a 5-year college. My major was international trade. The world was wild for globalization, and the internet was beginning. We studied international trade rules in the commercial college, L/C, insurance of the cargo (on board or before on board, or other conditions), the difference between container terminals and freight stations, etc. Some rules are still workable in e-commerce. E-commerce or online shopping is still working on the basics of international trade. As a student, I learned what we should pay attention to when a company wants to set up a branch company or expand its subsidiary in another country; the company needs to follow the local law and customs and respect the local culture, especially when a company needs to have advertisement or marketing events to promote their products. Also, t...