Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is joining its rivals Temu and Shein in establishing a base in Dublin. The company, which is often referred to as the Chinese Amazon and recently made a fresh play for the European market, is setting up a beachhead in Dublin with about 30 people. Last year the company set up several corporate entities in Ireland and has begun hiring staff in the city. The roles are primarily on the financial side of the business, like accounting and treasury management. Earlier this year, JD.com launched e-commerce services in a handful of European countries, though not in…

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