Meilishuo

The Chinese e-commerce platform is seeking an initial public offering in New York for the second half of this year, according to sources.

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China’s Meilishuo.com, a fashion retailer backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., is merging with rival Mogujie.com, marking the latest alliance in the country’s e-commerce industry.

China’s Meilishuo.com, a fashion retailer backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd., and rival Mogujie.com are discussing ways to cooperate that could include a merger, according to people familiar with the matter.