Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of high-quality dining services in enhancing the quality of life and contributing to Shanghai's development as an international consumption center [1][2] - Shanghai aims to improve the quality assurance of its dining supply chain and increase the introduction and cultivation of brand dining enterprises, enriching service consumption in dining, health, and elderly care [1][2] - The city welcomes global companies like Sodexo to share opportunities in the Chinese market and integrate their resources into Shanghai's commercial landscape, supporting local dining innovation and green transformation [1][2] Group 2 - Shanghai is recognized as the "first city for dining," with 9,793 dining establishments from 43 countries as of the end of 2024, reflecting a 4.17% year-on-year growth [2] - However, the dining industry in first-tier cities is facing challenges, with a decline in consumer spending; from January to July this year, Shanghai's total retail sales reached 955.18 billion yuan, growing only 2.5%, while dining revenue fell by 2.9% [2][3] - To stimulate dining consumption, Shanghai plans to allocate 500 million yuan in fiscal funds for service consumption vouchers, with 360 million yuan specifically for dining [3]