How Belgium opened the door to China at Liège airport and is now missing millions in taxes: “They are more sophisticated than the cocaine mafia” | News

Alibaba promised heaven when it came to Liège in 2018, and politicians believed the Chinese e-commerce giant. The hub at the airport would provide employment and open the door for Belgian companies to sell their goods in China. The reality is different, says China expert Jonathan Holslag (VUB) in a shocking report about Alibaba in Liège. “Customs did one punctuality action and then the number of fines and taxes was already in the millions.”