Taobao will stretch its "Global Free Shipping Plan" to 12 countries and regions during the 618 shopping festival, covering Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Australia, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia, Chinese news broke.Among which, Kazakhstan and Mongolia are joining Taobao's free shipping zone for the first time. Moreover, such countries and regions will offer a "local return" service, allowing consumers to return goods at nearby pick-up points if dissatisfied with their purchases.Related NewsM Stanley: BABA-W's 4QFY25 CMR Beats; Cloud In LineRegarding the 618 promotional discounts, overseas consumers will enjoy the same "official discount" benefits as Chinese consumers, with discounts starting at 15% and going up to 50% off. This year, "88VIP" members in some overseas regions can also receive exclusive large-value coupons for additional savings.A Taobao representative responsible for overseas expansion revealed that Taobao will continue to accelerate its international expansion this year, helping merchants scout overseas markets and manifest new business growth.