E-Commerce Law
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China’s Market Regulator Summons Ele.me, Meituan, and JD.com Amid Food Delivery Price War, Urges Rational Competition
China’s SAMR summoned executives from Ele.me, Meituan, and JD.com, emphasizing compliance with laws like the E-Commerce and Food Safety Laws. Regulators urged responsible practices, standardized promotions, and fair competition to foster a healthy ecosystem. This follows heightened competition in the on-demand delivery sector, with platforms launching promotional campaigns. Meituan’s instant retail order volume reached 150 million on July 12th. Meituan CEO Wang Putao expressed reluctance towards the ongoing “delivery war”.