This article from Medium analyzes the business model of Temu, a rapidly growing e-commerce platform owned by Pinduoduo, a Chinese e-commerce giant. Temu offers incredibly low prices, achieved through sourcing products directly from Chinese manufacturers and eliminating middlemen. Temu's aggressive marketing strategy, including significant investments in advertising, has helped fuel its popularity, attracting millions of customers worldwide. However, this growth comes at a cost, as Temu operates at a loss to gain market share. The article examines the potential challenges and long-term sustainability of Temu's business model, highlighting the company's reliance on Pinduoduo's financial resources to support its expansion into Western markets.

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