Walmart isn't a competitor since walmart doesn't really have any online presence. Amazon takes 50% commission on their sales from manufacturers. With margins that high, Temu sees an opening. Honestly, it's about time something give Amazon some competition.
they had delays due to covid, which is understandable. going by the project's progress, I'vd say 2027 is a more likely lunch date for first crewed lunch.
They don't have to take China's word for it, Type 052D was in naval exercises with Pakistan right before IDEX and afterwards made a port call to UAE for the public to visit during IDEX