Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated an investigation into the competitive practices of the food delivery platform industry, citing issues such as excessive subsidies, price wars, and traffic control that harm the real economy and exacerbate "involution" competition [1] Group 1: Investigation and Regulatory Actions - The investigation aims to assess the competition status in the food delivery platform sector, evaluate monopoly risks, and regulate market order, utilizing methods such as on-site verification, interviews, and surveys [1] - The investigation reflects the government's commitment to ensuring fair competition and compliance within the industry, urging platforms to cooperate and adhere to antitrust responsibilities [1] Group 2: Industry Responses - Meituan expressed strong support for the investigation and emphasized the need for rational competition, committing to collaborate with other platforms to fulfill market responsibilities and promote healthy industry development [2] - Taobao Shanguo welcomed the investigation, pledging to maintain fair competition and work with merchants and partners to enhance service quality [4] - JD.com also supported the decision, advocating against harmful competition and focusing on quality development through supply chain innovation [7] Group 3: Financial Impact and Historical Context - In the third quarter of 2025, Meituan reported an adjusted net loss of 16 billion yuan, indicating that the price war has not created value for the industry and is unsustainable [9] - Alibaba's operating profit fell by 85% year-on-year to 5.365 billion yuan, with its adjusted EBITA for the e-commerce segment down 76% [10] - JD.com's net profit decreased by 54.7% year-on-year to 5.3 billion yuan, with new business losses significantly increasing [10]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent announcement by the State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Committee to conduct an investigation and assessment of the competitive conditions in the food delivery platform service industry, highlighting issues of irrational competition such as price wars and excessive subsidies [2][8]. Group 1: Responses from Major Players - Meituan expressed strong support for the investigation, emphasizing the need for the industry to return to rational competition and to oppose "involution" competition [3]. - Taobao Shanguo stated that fair competition is essential for the sustainable innovation and healthy development of the food delivery service industry, and it adheres to relevant laws and regulations [5]. - Taobao Shanguo welcomed the investigation and committed to cooperating actively, aiming to maintain a fair and orderly market environment [6]. Group 2: Investigation Details - The investigation aims to address issues such as excessive subsidies, price competition, and traffic control that have been reported to harm the real economy and exacerbate "involution" competition [8]. - The assessment will involve on-site verification, face-to-face interviews, and surveys to gather comprehensive insights from various stakeholders, including platform operators, new employment groups, and consumers [8]. - The market regulatory authority also released ten governance rules to combat "involution" competition, which includes basic requirements for food delivery platform services, focusing on merchant management, pricing behavior, and consumer rights protection [8].

Core Viewpoint - The State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated an investigation into the competitive practices of the food delivery platform industry, addressing issues such as excessive subsidies, price wars, and traffic control that harm the real economy and exacerbate "involution" competition [1] Group 1: Investigation and Regulatory Actions - The investigation aims to assess the market competition status of food delivery platforms, evaluate monopoly risks, and regulate market order, utilizing methods such as on-site verification, interviews, and surveys [1] - The investigation reflects the government's commitment to ensuring fair competition and compliance within the food delivery service industry, encouraging platforms to cooperate and adhere to antitrust responsibilities [1] Group 2: Industry Responses - Meituan expressed strong support for the investigation and emphasized the need for rational competition, committing to collaborate with other platforms to fulfill market responsibilities and promote healthy industry development [2] - Taobao Shanguo welcomed the investigation, pledging to maintain fair competition and work with merchants and partners to enhance service quality [4] - JD.com also supported the decision, advocating against harmful competition and focusing on quality development through supply chain innovation [7] Group 3: Financial Impact and Historical Context - In the third quarter of 2025, Meituan reported an adjusted net loss of 16 billion yuan, indicating that the price war has not created value for the industry and is unsustainable [9] - Alibaba's operating profit for the third quarter of 2025 fell by 85% to 5.365 billion yuan, with its adjusted EBITA for the e-commerce segment down 76% [10] - JD.com's net profit for the same period decreased by 54.7%, with new business losses significantly increasing [10]

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 ...

Core Viewpoint - The State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Committee has initiated an investigation into the market competition status of the food delivery platform service industry to address issues of irrational competition and promote fair market practices [2][3]. Group 1: Background and Considerations - The food delivery platform service industry is a significant part of China's platform economy, contributing to consumption, employment, and innovation [2]. - Recent issues such as price wars, subsidies, and traffic control have intensified competition, negatively impacting the real economy and leading to strong societal feedback [2]. - The investigation aims to ensure compliance with the Anti-Monopoly Law and foster a healthy competitive environment [2][3]. Group 2: Investigation Details - The investigation will involve on-site verification, interviews, and surveys to gather insights from various stakeholders, including platform operators, new employment groups, and consumers [3]. - The goal is to assess monopoly risks, regulate market order, and propose measures for improvement [3]. Group 3: Industry Responses - Meituan expressed strong support for the investigation and emphasized the need for rational competition, opposing "involution" in the industry [4]. - Taobao Shanguo highlighted the importance of fair competition as a core principle of market economy and committed to complying with relevant laws and regulations [6]. - JD Delivery also supported the investigation, advocating for the protection of consumer and operator rights and promoting high-quality development in the food delivery sector [8].

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 ...

三大外卖平台齐发声 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。 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 卖平台服务 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent investigation and assessment initiated by the State Council's Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Committee into the competitive landscape of the food delivery platform service industry, highlighting the responses from major players like Meituan, Taobao Flash Sale, and JD Delivery [3]. Group 1: Meituan's Response - Meituan expressed strong support for the government's investigation, emphasizing the need to address irrational competition characterized by price wars, subsidies, and traffic control [4]. - The company aims to use this investigation as an opportunity to promote responsible market behavior and foster innovation and healthy development within the food delivery service industry [4]. Group 2: Taobao Flash Sale's Position - Taobao Flash Sale acknowledged that fair competition is a core principle of market economy and essential for the sustainable innovation and healthy development of the food delivery service industry [7][8]. - The platform committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations, including the Anti-Monopoly Law and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, while actively cooperating with the investigation [7][8]. Group 3: JD Delivery's Stance - JD Delivery welcomed the investigation, aligning with the government's efforts to combat internal competition and maintain fair market order [10]. - The company emphasized its commitment to resisting harmful competition and promoting high-quality development through innovative supply chain models [10].

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