Core Insights - Multiple users have reported that refunds for orders placed through Meituan have not been credited back to their accounts, indicating potential issues with the company's refund processing system [2] Group 1 - Users are experiencing delays in receiving refunds for their orders, which raises concerns about customer satisfaction and trust in the platform [2] - The complaints suggest that there may be systemic issues within Meituan's order management and financial reconciliation processes [2] - The situation could impact Meituan's reputation and customer loyalty if not addressed promptly [2]

Core Viewpoint - Meituan Medical Beauty is focusing on upstream supply chain solutions rather than establishing its own medical beauty clinics, emphasizing its platform identity and ecosystem role [1] Group 1: Company Strategy - Meituan Medical Beauty will not open its own medical beauty clinics, which is a long-term strategic direction [1] - The company is enhancing its supply chain by providing traceable solutions to address issues in the medical beauty industry, such as counterfeit products and lack of logistics traceability [1] - Meituan Medical Beauty aims to increase the penetration rate of medical beauty users among its members, with only 2.2% of its platinum-level users currently engaged in medical beauty services [3][4] Group 2: Industry Insights - The Chinese medical beauty industry is experiencing rapid growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2% over the next five years, although this is a slowdown compared to the previous decade [3] - The number of illegal practitioners in the medical beauty industry is nine times that of compliant practitioners, and the number of black clinics is six times that of regular clinics [2] - Water light needles are the most popular injection project, with a monthly verification growth rate exceeding 106.89% [3] Group 3: Marketing and Brand Promotion - Meituan Medical Beauty is increasing its brand awareness through promotional activities, including partnerships with variety shows and dramas, which marks a shift from its previous lack of brand promotion [4] - The company is providing free medical beauty project benefits to its high-tier members to boost engagement [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of aggressive food delivery subsidies in Suqian, leading to a distorted restaurant ecosystem where traditional dining is declining while delivery services are booming, creating a bubble that ultimately burdens all participants in the market [1][24][25]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Suqian has become a battleground for food delivery services, with major players like JD.com and Alibaba engaging in intense subsidy wars, resulting in unsustainable pricing and a shift in consumer behavior towards lower-priced meals [1][9][24]. - The influx of subsidies initially benefited many restaurants, leading to a surge in delivery orders and profits, but this was short-lived as the market became saturated and competition intensified [7][8][20]. Group 2: Impact on Traditional Dining - Traditional dining establishments are suffering as foot traffic declines, with many restaurants closing or struggling to maintain profitability due to the overwhelming preference for cheaper delivery options [2][4][10]. - The article highlights the plight of restaurant owners like Chen Li, who, despite initial success, faced declining sales and ultimately had to close her restaurant due to unsustainable business conditions [2][15][25]. Group 3: Economic Consequences - The aggressive subsidy strategies have led to a significant increase in operational costs for restaurants, as they are now required to absorb part of the subsidy costs while facing reduced profit margins [20][23]. - The overall economic environment for the food service industry in Suqian is deteriorating, with many businesses unable to adapt to the new market realities, leading to a wave of closures and a challenging landscape for remaining operators [24][26].

作为两家同为新进入者的中国企业，滴滴99Food与美团Keeta并未像意料之中一样，联手对抗市占率超 80%的本土巨头iFood。反而是老乡之间前拔弩张，陷入激烈内卷。 据悉，Keeta已起诉滴滴99Food，指其已接触超过100家餐饮连锁，以单个商户数百万元预付款的巨额成 本（共计金额超过10亿元），签订针对美团Keeta的排他性合约，甚至高价购买"Keeta"搜索关键词；美 团两度提诉反击，圣保罗法院已对滴滴购买"Keeta"关键词截流行为签发禁令。 9Food则起诉Keeta商标侵权，指控Keeta在品牌标识的颜色、图形和字体上模仿99Food，还称Keeta的ee 从后视镜里看，是99。 文 | 快刀财经 郑栾 在中国外卖大战之际，鲜有人注意到，巴西外卖市场也上演了一场"中国德比"。 这场耗资超10亿元的"阻击战"，不仅让美团Keeta上线受阻，更让本土巨头iFood坐收渔利。万万没想 到，中国企业就算出海了也要"内卷"到底。 01 巴西"内卷"：滴滴的狙击三板斧与美团的反击 曾经在中国外卖市场出现过的"强制二选一"，在18000公里外的巴西重现。讽刺的是，这次"巴西版二选 一"的主角，竟然也是两家中 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the phenomenon of "involution" in China's competitive landscape, particularly in the automotive and food delivery sectors, where companies engage in destructive price wars and self-sabotage rather than focusing on innovation and collaboration [1][20][39]. Group 1: Involution in the Automotive Industry - The German publication points out that despite Chinese automotive companies winning globally, they are trapped in a price war that leads to "bad money driving out good" [1]. - The article suggests that this competitive behavior is detrimental to the long-term sustainability and direction of the industry [1]. Group 2: Involution Externalization in Food Delivery - Chinese companies are now exporting their "involution" practices abroad, as seen in the case of Didi's food delivery platform, 99Food, which is engaged in exclusionary tactics against fellow Chinese company Meituan in Brazil [2][20]. - The competitive strategies employed by 99Food, such as the "choose one" policy for merchants, mirror past domestic practices and highlight a troubling trend of self-inflicted harm among Chinese firms [8][9]. Group 3: Legal and Competitive Actions - 99Food has been accused of unfair competition by Meituan, which claims that 99Food's actions in Brazil, including significant prepayments to merchants, are designed to stifle competition [3][10]. - The Brazilian legal system is involved, with Meituan filing lawsuits against 99Food for its aggressive tactics, including keyword advertising that misleads potential customers [12][14]. Group 4: Historical Context and Lessons - The article draws parallels to past failures of Chinese motorcycle companies in Southeast Asia, which engaged in price wars that ultimately led to their market share being overtaken by Japanese brands [21][22]. - It warns that the current food delivery sector may be repeating these mistakes, risking the overall reputation of Chinese brands in international markets [21][26]. Group 5: Call for Change in Competitive Strategy - The article advocates for a shift from "involution" to "co-creation," urging Chinese companies to focus on innovation and collaboration rather than destructive competition [30][40]. - It emphasizes the need for companies to adopt a mindset of creating new markets and demands, rather than merely competing for existing shares [31][32]. Group 6: Implications for Brand Image - The ongoing internal competition among Chinese firms could damage the overall image of Chinese brands, leading to stricter scrutiny and a less favorable business environment abroad [27][28]. - The article stresses that to succeed internationally, Chinese companies must demonstrate innovation and cooperation rather than engage in low-quality, price-driven competition [29][40].

Market Overview - US stock indices collectively rose on Friday, with the Hang Seng Index ADR closing at 25,555.78 points, up 216.64 points or 0.85% compared to the Hong Kong close [1][2] Hang Seng Index ADR Details - The Hang Seng Index ADR had a closing price of 25,555.78, with a high of 25,596.02 and a low of 25,223.16 during the trading session [2] - The average price for the session was 25,409.59, with a trading volume of 49.472 million [2] Major Blue-Chip Stocks Performance - HSBC Holdings closed at HKD 102.647, up 1.33% from the Hong Kong close [3] - Tencent Holdings closed at HKD 608.57, reflecting a 1.43% increase compared to the Hong Kong close [3] - Alibaba Group (ADR) rose by 1.77%, closing at HKD 120.085 [3] - Other notable performers included Xiaomi Group (+1.65%), Meituan (+2.03%), and Hong Kong Exchanges (+1.60%) [3]

Group 1 - The Hang Seng Index rose by 0.93% on August 22, with southbound trading totaling HKD 159.704 billion, including HKD 82.435 billion in buying and HKD 77.269 billion in selling, resulting in a net buying amount of HKD 5.166 billion [1] - The southbound trading through the Shenzhen Stock Connect had a total trading amount of HKD 59.793 billion, with net buying of HKD 4.574 billion, while the Shanghai Stock Connect had a total trading amount of HKD 99.911 billion, with net buying of HKD 0.591 billion [1] - The most actively traded stock by southbound funds was SMIC, with a total trading amount of HKD 135.57 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and Hua Hong Semiconductor with trading amounts of HKD 67.43 billion and HKD 55.11 billion respectively [1] Group 2 - Among the stocks with net buying, Kuaishou-W had the highest net buying amount of HKD 11.73 billion, with a closing price increase of 4.39%, followed by SMIC with a net buying amount of HKD 10.93 billion and Meituan-W with HKD 10.09 billion [1][2] - Xpeng Motors-W had the highest net selling amount of HKD 13.09 billion, despite a closing price increase of 13.60%, while Xiaomi Group-W and Hua Hong Semiconductor had net selling amounts of HKD 9.03 billion and HKD 7.50 billion respectively [1][2] - Tencent Holdings recorded a continuous net buying for 6 days, with a total net buying amount of HKD 60.33 billion during this period [2]

Market Overview - On August 22, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.93%, closing at 25,339.14 points, with a total net inflow of HKD 5.166 billion through the southbound trading channel [1] - The total trading volume for the southbound trading was HKD 159.704 billion, with a net buy of HKD 5.166 billion [1] Trading Activity - In the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the trading volume was HKD 99.911 billion with a net buy of HKD 0.591 billion, while in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the trading volume was HKD 59.793 billion with a net buy of HKD 4.574 billion [1] - The most actively traded stock in the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect was SMIC, with a trading volume of HKD 8.649 billion, followed by Tencent Holdings and Alibaba-W, with trading volumes of HKD 4.385 billion and HKD 3.437 billion, respectively [1] Stock Performance - In terms of net buy amounts, Meituan-W had the highest net buy of HKD 0.613 billion, closing with a price increase of 1.11% [1] - Xiaomi Group-W experienced the highest net sell amount of HKD 0.751 billion, closing with a price increase of 2.34% [1] - In the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, SMIC led with a net buy of HKD 0.879 billion, closing with a price increase of 10.06% [2] - Xiaopeng Motors-W had the highest net sell amount of HKD 0.848 billion, closing with a price increase of 13.60% [2] Active Stocks Summary - The top active stocks in the southbound trading included: - SMIC: Trading volume of HKD 49.08 billion, net buy of HKD 0.879 billion, and a daily increase of 10.06% [2] - Tencent Holdings: Trading volume of HKD 23.58 billion, net sell of HKD 0.084 billion, and a daily increase of 1.18% [2] - Huahong Semiconductor: Trading volume of HKD 21.97 billion, net sell of HKD 0.061 billion, and a daily increase of 17.85% [2]

Core Insights - Meituan released the 2025 Polaris Medical Aesthetic List, featuring 152 medical aesthetic institutions and 240 doctors from 39 cities, with a notable presence from first-tier cities and an expansion into smaller cities [1][2] - The Polaris List has undergone significant upgrades, merging the institution and doctor rankings into a unified evaluation system, enhancing the assessment's professionalism and accuracy [1][2][5] Group 1: Evaluation Mechanism - A panel of 10 leading industry professors established key evaluation dimensions and clinical standards, creating 927 assessment points for institutions and doctors [1][5] - The evaluation process includes expanded user research, incorporating mystery visits and user feedback from the past year to improve service quality [1][4][9] Group 2: Consumer Behavior - Medical aesthetic consumers are increasingly rational and individualized, shifting from relying on others' experiences to their own feelings in decision-making [2][3] - Safety and effectiveness remain the primary decision factors for consumers, with over 7 million users utilizing Meituan's "Safe Beauty" service for product verification this year [4][6] Group 3: Industry Trends - Nearly 9,500 new medical aesthetic institutions opened this year, indicating a growing market, while over 200 upstream brands joined the platform [7][10] - The online transaction growth rate for non-invasive anti-aging, hydration, and injection shaping services exceeded 30%, with nearly 70% of demand focused on maintenance and anti-aging projects [9] Group 4: Institutional Support - The Polaris List not only honors institutions but also provides them with detailed evaluation reports and improvement suggestions to enhance service processes [7][9] - Institutions that made the list reported a 300% increase in order volume, demonstrating the list's impact on visibility and consumer trust [8] Group 5: Future Initiatives - Meituan plans to enhance its evaluation transparency by publicly sharing assessment criteria and expanding user feedback, aiming to support institutions in digital transformation and professional service enhancement [10][11] - New initiatives include AI-driven tools to assist merchants in improving operational efficiency and a focus on building a robust supply chain for better consumer protection [10][11]

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