We believe JD.com Inc.'s business fundamentals remains intact despite significant COVID-19-related disruptions since early this year, and could very well be strengthening. JD.com should bounce back from a weak second quarter. However, its performance will be softer than our original forecast because we believe COVID restrictions have hit consumer sentiment. On June 7, 2022, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'BBB+' long-term issuer credit rating on JD.com and the 'BBB+' long-term issue rating on the senior unsecured notes issued by the China-based e-commerce company. The positive outlook reflects our view that JD.com's market position in retail and logistics is likely to strengthen over the next 12 months despite disruptions caused by COVID-related restrictions. Additionally, JD.com is further distancing itself from competitors