Core Viewpoint - Alibaba is attempting to compete with Meituan by launching a user behavior-based evaluation system through its subsidiary, Gaode Map, which is similar to Meituan's Dianping platform [1][2][4]. Group 1: Alibaba's Strategic Shift - On its 26th anniversary, Alibaba's Gaode Map introduced the "Gaode Street Ranking," aiming to provide a genuine reflection of user choices without commercializing the ranking system [2][3]. - The competition in the local lifestyle sector is intensifying, with both Alibaba and Meituan focusing on establishing robust evaluation systems [4][5]. - Alibaba's strategy has shifted from "dispersed empowerment" to "core aggregation," as seen in the integration of Ele.me and Gaode into its main e-commerce operations [11][10]. Group 2: Gaode's Position and Challenges - Gaode, acquired by Alibaba in 2014, has struggled to establish itself in the local lifestyle service sector despite its significant user base of over 800 million monthly active users [13][15]. - Gaode's revenue primarily comes from advertising, accounting for 60%-70% of its income, and it has only recently achieved profitability [16][15]. - The introduction of the "Gaode Street Ranking" is seen as an opportunity for Gaode to prove its value to Alibaba, especially in the context of the growing demand for local service evaluation systems [20][12]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The local lifestyle evaluation space is highly competitive, with established players like Dianping and emerging competitors such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu, which have strong user engagement and content ecosystems [34][36]. - Gaode faces the challenge of building a content ecosystem while competing for evaluation authority in a crowded market [37][33]. - The "non-commercial" positioning of Gaode may help it gain user trust in the short term, but it raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the ability to generate revenue independently [39][40]. Group 4: Future Prospects - For Gaode to succeed, it must effectively convert its functional traffic into content consumption and enhance user engagement, which is critical for its collaboration with Alibaba's e-commerce platform [31][42]. - The success of the "Gaode Street Ranking" will depend on its ability to differentiate itself and provide real value to Alibaba's local service offerings, potentially impacting its resource allocation within the Alibaba ecosystem [41][42].