From the linked Forbes article: > They came up with the ePacket, which is actually meant to be an improvement over the rates set by the UPU. In exchange for pr

From the linked Forbes article: > They came up with the ePacket, which is actually meant to be an improvement over the rates set by the UPU. In exchange for providing tracking and faster delivery times, ePacket partner countries agree to pay slightly higher rates. So the Chinese pay more for ePackets than they would for standard mail by UPU rates.