Amazon announced Friday it is finally discontinuing its Kindle online services in China. This move marked the end of an era for Amazon's pursuit of the vast Chinese consumer market and left avid readers scrambling to stock up on e-books before the platform's closure. While the decision did not come as a surprise, as Amazon had previously announced its intention to cease operations of the Kindle e-bookstore in China, the company has not provided a specific explanation for the withdrawal. In recent years, Amazon has faced tough competition from local Chinese rivals like Alibaba and JD.com, leading to a strategic