Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced an investigation into the competitive landscape of the food delivery platform service industry, citing issues such as excessive subsidies, price wars, and traffic control that harm the real economy and exacerbate "involution" competition [1][2] Group 1: Investigation Announcement - The SAMR will conduct a thorough investigation and assessment of the market competition in the food delivery platform service industry through on-site verification, face-to-face interviews, and surveys [1] - The investigation aims to gather opinions from various stakeholders, including platform operators, new employment groups, and consumers, to understand competitive behaviors and market conditions [1] - The SAMR emphasizes the need for food delivery platforms to cooperate with the investigation and adhere to antitrust compliance responsibilities to mitigate monopoly risks and promote healthy industry development [1] Group 2: Industry Response - Meituan has publicly expressed its support for the investigation and stated its commitment to cooperating fully, viewing the investigation as an opportunity to work with other platforms to fulfill market responsibilities and engage in fair competition [1] - Meituan has consistently opposed "involution," having made official statements against it six times in 2025 alone during earnings calls and shareholder meetings [2] - The SAMR has a precedent of assessing market competition in key industries before implementing policies for healthy and orderly development, as seen in previous evaluations of sectors like new energy, cloud services, and semiconductors [2]

Core Viewpoint - The new round of national subsidies in Beijing is launched on Meituan Flash Purchase, allowing consumers to receive a 15% discount on selected electronic products from various brand stores [1] Group 1: National Subsidy Program - Meituan Flash Purchase collaborates with brands like Huawei, Apple, Xiaomi, and Suning to offer national subsidies [1] - Consumers can access the subsidy by searching "national subsidy" on the Meituan app, enabling them to purchase devices like smartphones, tablets, and smart wearables [1] - For example, a 256G iPhone 17 originally priced at 5999 yuan can be purchased with a 500 yuan discount through the subsidy [1] Group 2: Impact on Retail and Consumer Behavior - Since 2025, the national subsidy program has significantly boosted sales for local electronic stores as consumers actively utilize the platform for shopping [1] - Meituan Flash Purchase plans to collaborate with more brand stores to enhance the benefits of the subsidy program for physical retail [1] - To meet the increasing demand for subsidized purchases, the platform has introduced dedicated fulfillment services, ensuring trained delivery personnel handle the orders [1]

Group 1: Food Delivery Market Investigation - The State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated an investigation into the competitive status of the food delivery platform service industry based on the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China [4] - Taobao Flash Sale stated that it adheres to principles of fairness and compliance with laws and regulations in its operations, including merchant management and consumer rights protection [4] - Meituan expressed its support for the investigation and emphasized the need for rational competition in the industry, aiming to promote innovation and healthy development within the food delivery platform service sector [4] Group 2: Apple CEO Succession - Apple is reportedly accelerating the selection process for a successor to CEO Tim Cook, with John Ternus, the current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, emerging as the leading candidate [7] - Cook, aged 65, has indicated to management that he feels fatigued and may step down as CEO this year, potentially transitioning to the role of Chairman of the Board [8] Group 3: MiniMax IPO - MiniMax, a large model company, went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, opening with a more than 50% increase and reaching a market capitalization exceeding 77 billion HKD [13] - The company priced its shares at a maximum of 165 HKD, with initial trading showing a significant rise, indicating strong investor interest [13]

Core Viewpoint - The State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Committee Office has initiated an investigation and assessment of the market competition status in the food delivery platform service industry, prompting responses from major players like Meituan, Taobao Flash Sale, and JD Delivery [1][3][5]. Group 1: Company Responses - Meituan expressed strong support for the investigation and emphasized the need for rational competition, opposing irrational practices such as price wars and excessive subsidies [1]. - Taobao Flash Sale highlighted its commitment to fair competition as a core principle of market economy and stated its adherence to relevant laws and regulations while welcoming the investigation [3]. - JD Delivery also expressed support for the investigation, advocating for the maintenance of fair competition and the protection of consumer and operator rights [5]. Group 2: Industry Challenges - The food delivery market has been facing significant issues related to irrational competition, including price wars, excessive subsidies, and traffic control, which have been described as "involutionary" competition [1]. - Companies are calling for a return to rational competition and are committed to fulfilling their market responsibilities to foster innovation and healthy development within the industry [1][6].

Core Viewpoint - The State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Committee Office has announced an investigation and assessment of the market competition status in the food delivery platform service industry [1] Group 1: Company Responses - Taobao Flash Delivery expressed its willingness to cooperate with the investigation and emphasized its commitment to compliance and providing diverse, high-quality services to maintain a fair market environment [1] - Meituan fully supports the investigation and aims to use it as an opportunity to promote innovation and healthy development within the food delivery platform service industry [1] - JD Delivery also supports the decision, agreeing on the importance of maintaining fair competition and protecting the rights of consumers, operators, and delivery personnel [1]

对此，美团、淘宝闪购均作出回应。 【导读】外卖巨头最新发声，支持开展外卖行业调查评估 外卖巨头，最新发声！ 1月9日，国务院反垄断反不正当竞争委员会办公室宣布，对外卖平台服务行业市场竞争状况开展调查、评估。 淘宝闪购称，公平竞争是市场经济的核心原则，也是推动外卖平台服务行业持续创新与健康发展的基石。淘宝闪购始终坚持公平、公正、公开的原则，在 商户管理、价格行为、配送员权益保障、消费者权益保护等方面，严格遵守《反垄断法》《反不正当竞争法》等相关法律法规，遵循《外卖平台服务管理 基本要求》开展业务。 淘宝闪购欢迎并将积极配合此次行业市场竞争状况调查、评估工作，严格落实合规主体责任，持续与商户、生态合作伙伴等各方携手，提供更多元化、更 高质量的服务，共同维护好公平有序的市场环境，合力推动外卖服务行业进一步繁荣发展。 美团方面表示，坚决拥护国家开展外卖市场竞争调查评估。近一段时间以来，外卖市场"拼价格、拼补贴、控流量"等非理性竞争问题突出。美团多次呼吁 行业回归理性，坚决反对"内卷式"竞争。 美团将以此次调查为契机，和行业内各平台一起，共同落实市场主体责任，公平参与市场竞争，促进外卖平台服务行业创新和健康发展。 国务 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is initiating an investigation into the competitive landscape of the food delivery industry, with major players like Meituan and Taobao Shangu responding positively to this initiative [1][2][4][6] Group 1: Government Actions - The State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Committee announced an investigation to assess the competitive conditions in the food delivery service industry [1] - The investigation aims to address issues such as irrational competition characterized by price wars, subsidies, and traffic control, which have been reported to pressure the real economy and exacerbate "involution" in the industry [6] Group 2: Company Responses - Meituan expressed strong support for the government's investigation, highlighting the need for the industry to return to rational competition and to oppose "involution" [2] - Taobao Shangu emphasized the importance of fair competition as a core principle of market economy and committed to complying with relevant laws and regulations while cooperating with the investigation [4] Group 3: Investigation Methodology - The investigation will utilize methods such as on-site verification, face-to-face interviews, and surveys to gather comprehensive insights into competitive behaviors within the food delivery platforms [6] - The aim is to gather opinions from various stakeholders, including platform operators, new employment groups, and consumers, to analyze the market competition status and propose regulatory measures [6] Group 4: Regulatory Framework - The market regulatory authority released ten governance rules aimed at addressing "involution" in competition, which includes the "Basic Requirements for Food Delivery Platform Services" [6] - These requirements cover merchant management, pricing behavior, delivery personnel rights protection, consumer rights protection, and complaint handling, aimed at improving service quality and reducing disorderly competition [6]

Core Viewpoint - The State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Committee Office has initiated an investigation into the competitive landscape of the food delivery platform service industry to promote compliance and fair competition [1][2] Group 1: Investigation and Regulatory Actions - The investigation aims to assess monopoly risks and regulate market order through on-site verification, interviews, and surveys, gathering opinions from various stakeholders including platform operators, new employment groups, and consumers [2] - The investigation is a response to the prevalent issues of irrational competition characterized by price wars, subsidies, and traffic control, which have negatively impacted the real economy and intensified "involution" within the industry [1][2] Group 2: Company Responses - Taobao Shanguo expressed its commitment to fair competition as a core principle of market economy and stated its adherence to relevant laws and regulations, welcoming the investigation and pledging to cooperate fully [2] - Meituan acknowledged the issues of irrational competition and called for a return to rationality in the industry, viewing the investigation as an opportunity to promote innovation and healthy development within the food delivery service sector [2] Group 3: Industry Context and Future Implications - The food delivery service industry is a significant part of China's platform economy, contributing to consumption, employment, and innovation [1] - The investigation is expected to shift the focus of competition from price wars to compliance and service quality, aligning with the implementation of the "Basic Requirements for Food Delivery Platform Services" [3]

近日，国务院反垄断反不正当竞争委员会办公室对外卖平台服务行业市场竞争状况开展调查、评估。 对此，证券时报记者获悉，在1月9日，三大外卖平台齐齐发声，称支持相关调查和评估。 在这一消息发出后，三大外卖平台也是齐齐发声。 美团表示，坚决拥护，将全力做好配合工作。近一段时间以来，外卖市场"拼价格、拼补贴、控流量"等 非理性竞争问题突出。美团多次呼吁行业回归理性，坚决反对"内卷式"竞争。美团将以此次调查为契 机，和行业内各平台一起，共同落实市场主体责任，公平参与市场竞争，促进外卖平台服务行业创新和 健康发展。 淘宝闪购也表示，公司欢迎并将积极配合此次行业市场竞争状况调查、评估工作，严格落实合规主体责 任，持续与商户、生态合作伙伴等各方携手，提供更多元化、更高质量的服务，共同维护好公平有序的 市场环境，合力推动外卖服务行业进一步繁荣发展。 淘宝闪购还指出，公司深知公平竞争是市场经济的核心原则，也是推动外卖平台服务行业持续创新与健 康发展的基石。我们始终坚持公平、公正、公开的原则，在商户管理、价格行为、配送员权益保障、消 费者权益保护等方面，严格遵守《反垄断法》、《反不正当竞争法》等相关法律法规，遵循《外卖平台 服务管理 ...

近日，国务院反垄断反不正当竞争委员会办公室对外卖平台服务行业市场竞争状况开展调查、评估。 对此，证券时报记者获悉，在1月9日，三大外卖平台齐齐发声，称支持相关调查和评估。 三大外卖平台齐发声 国务院反垄断反不正当竞争委员会办公室有关负责同志在答记者时表示，外卖平台服务行业作为我国平 台经济的重要组成部分，在促进消费、扩大就业、推动创新等方面发挥了重要作用。但近段时间以来， 外卖平台服务行业拼补贴、拼价格、控流量等问题突出，挤压实体经济，加剧行业"内卷式"竞争，社会 各方面反映强烈。为推动外卖平台依法合规经营、公平有序竞争，形成优质优价、良性竞争的市场秩 序，国务院反垄断反不正当竞争委员会办公室（以下简称委员会办公室）依据《中华人民共和国反垄断 法》规定，决定对外卖平台服务行业市场竞争状况开展调查、评估。 在这一消息发出后，三大外卖平台也是齐齐发声。 美团表示，坚决拥护，将全力做好配合工作。近一段时间以来，外卖市场"拼价格、拼补贴、控流量"等 非理性竞争问题突出。美团多次呼吁行业回归理性，坚决反对"内卷式"竞争。美团将以此次调查为契 机，和行业内各平台一起，共同落实市场主体责任，公平参与市场竞争，促进外卖平台服 ...