Group 1 - Multiple platforms including Meituan, Taobao, Ele.me, and JD have issued statements committing to "regulating promotions" and implementing measures to limit subsidy behaviors [1][6] - The platforms have pledged to enhance services and promote healthy competition, with Meituan emphasizing "prospering the industry ecosystem" and resisting disorderly competition [1][6] - Following a recent regulatory meeting, platforms have shown varying degrees of marketing contraction, yet large subsidies like zero-yuan purchases and one-cent purchases continue, with merchants bearing about 70% of the subsidy costs [6][10] Group 2 - Recent commentary from major media outlets highlights that the ongoing price war in the food delivery sector is a "stock game" that fails to generate new consumer demand, leading to profit difficulties for platforms and merchants [6][10] - The upcoming "Liqiu War" (立秋大战) is anticipated to be a significant promotional period for milk tea deliveries, with platforms collectively emphasizing anti-involution policies ahead of this event [6][10] - Following the platforms' statements, the stock market reacted positively, with Meituan's stock rising by 2.22%, Alibaba's by 2.33%, and JD's by 1.38% [10]

Core Viewpoint - Major food delivery platforms including Meituan, Taobao, Ele.me, and JD.com have collectively announced commitments to regulate promotions and limit subsidy behaviors, aiming to establish a fair and orderly industry environment [1][3][4]. Group 1: Industry Response - On August 1, Meituan, Taobao, Ele.me, and JD.com released statements emphasizing the need to avoid selling goods and services at prices significantly below cost, which distorts price signals and disrupts market competition [3][4]. - Meituan highlighted five commitments to regulate promotional activities, including transparency in subsidy information and ensuring fair treatment of merchants [3][4]. - Taobao and Ele.me plan to focus on rational subsidy distribution, resist unhealthy competition, and enhance service quality [4]. Group 2: Upcoming Marketing Events - The upcoming "Autumn Battle" on August 7, coinciding with the traditional promotion period for milk tea, is seen as a critical time for observing the platforms' actual marketing strategies [6][10]. - Taobao has already initiated its promotional activities by inviting a celebrity to endorse its "first cup of milk tea" campaign, marking a significant marketing effort ahead of the competition [6]. Group 3: Regulatory Context - The State Administration for Market Regulation previously held discussions with major platforms, urging them to comply with relevant laws and promote healthy competition [12]. - Following these discussions, there has been a noticeable contraction in marketing activities, although some forms of substantial subsidies continue to persist [12].

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