Chinese firms face scrutiny from govt departments, domestic rivals in India

In the midst of this brouhaha, the government response has been muted

What do e-commerce company Club Factory, telecom gear manufacturer Huawei, and popular application UC Browser have in common? Nothing, except they are all Chinese companies coming under increasing scrutiny from government departments as well as their domestic rivals in India.  

Last week, the Mumbai customs department clamped down on Chinese e-commerce players like Shein, Ali Express and Club Factory for sending shipments as ‘gifts’ to customers in India and avoiding duties. Customs officials allege that the companies are exploiting a law which permits Indians living abroad to send ‘gifts’ worth up to Rs 5,000  to relatives at home without paying any