激活竞争状况调查评估机制，破解平台经济 反垄断监管难点

Group 1 - The core issue in the food delivery industry is the ongoing "subsidy war" initiated by leading platforms, which has led to excessive subsidies and a price war, pressuring small and medium-sized merchants to engage in low-price competition, exacerbating industry competition [1] - The food delivery service sector is a significant part of the platform economy, characterized by network effects, multi-sided markets, and data-driven elements, deeply integrated into daily life and the economic cycle, involving various stakeholders [2][4] - The investigation into the market competition status of the food delivery service industry is legally grounded in the Anti-Monopoly Law of the People's Republic of China, which empowers the State Council's Anti-Monopoly Committee to conduct such assessments [3] Group 2 - The investigation aims to address the irrational competition in the food delivery sector, where quality is overlooked in favor of price and subsidies, and serves as a proactive regulatory measure to respond to societal concerns [4][5] - This approach aligns with international practices in antitrust jurisdictions, emphasizing preventive regulation to identify risks and guide compliance, thus fostering a multi-faceted governance structure involving government oversight, platform self-regulation, merchant collaboration, and social supervision [5]