Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the need for regulating low-price disorderly competition to correct market failures and establish a fair competitive environment for various business entities in a unified national market [1][2] - Major food delivery platforms, including Meituan, Ele.me, and JD.com, have collectively called for the standardization of industry competition, pledging to adhere to relevant laws and eliminate unfair competition practices [1][2] - The recent surge in promotional activities like "0 yuan purchase" and "1 cent grab" reflects the intense competition among platforms for user traffic and market share in the local life service sector [1][2] Group 2 - Disorderly competition is detrimental not only to the healthy development of the industry but also to the platforms themselves, potentially distorting market consumption structures and impacting normal business operations [2] - Rational competition is essential for creating greater value, as irrational competition leads to a lose-lose situation, while rational competition can enhance overall productivity and benefit both consumers and businesses [2] - The newly revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law will take effect on October 15, explicitly prohibiting platform operators from forcing or indirectly forcing merchants to sell products below cost, thereby disrupting market order [3]
公平竞争,做大外卖“蛋糕”(经济时评)