China's new e-commerce: Are they ponzi schemes?

A new form of e-commerce sites are getting attention from the likes of Tencent, Hillhouse and Shunwei, but investors beware as some business models have pyramid-scheme qualities.

China's e-commerce business remains a gold mine in the eyes of many investors despite its massive growth in recent years. But as new and innovative business models continue to emerge, investors may find themselves stepping onto land mines if they do not examine their investments carefully.

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