On July 18, the State Administration for Market Regulation convened Ele.me, Meituan, and JD.com, instructing them to address aggressive promotional tactics and foster rational competition. This initiative aims to safeguard the interests of consumers, merchants, and delivery personnel, while supporting the sustainable growth of the catering service industry. Compared to the summons issued in May this year, the focus of this round of oversight has evolved, now centering on the healthy and sustainable development of the catering service industry, rather than solely on the platform economy's growth.
