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Jinjiang Hotels and JD.com have formed a strategic partnership to transform the hotel experience. Key initiatives include integrating JD.com’s AI-powered “7 Fresh Chef” into Jinjiang Hotels, starting with a Beijing pilot in October, to offer personalized dining. The partnership also integrates Jinjiang Hotels into JD.com’s travel platform with a zero-commission policy and real-time data exchange. Additionally, they plan to create a unified loyalty program and explore corporate travel services for JD.com’s employees, while establishing a B2B platform to streamline supply chains.

Alibaba, JD.com, and Meituan are intensifying competition in China’s hard discount retail sector. Meituan recently launched “Happy Monkey,” a self-operated supermarket, joining Alibaba’s rebranded “Super Hema Suan NB” and JD.com’s quietly launched discount supermarkets. This model focuses on offering high-quality products at significantly lower prices by streamlining product selection, negotiating directly with suppliers, and emphasizing private label brands. Unlike traditional retail, hard discount prioritizes cost control and efficient supply chains, potentially benefiting consumers with lower prices and increased value.

JD.com founder Richard Liu made a surprise appearance at a Jiangsu Provincial City Football League match in Suqian, cheering on the local team. This follows JD.com’s recent sponsorship of the league and coincides with the opening of four JD Discount Supermarkets in Suqian. Liu was also seen mingling with locals, highlighting his commitment to the region. The events showcase JD.com’s strategy of intertwining community engagement with business expansion, demonstrating investment in local sports development and economic opportunities.

Changzhou FC celebrated their first goal and victory in the Jiangsu Urban Football League, defeating Zhenjiang 1-0 after an eight-game winless streak. Zhao Lianping’s goal sparked city-wide excitement, trending on social media. JDDelivery, a league sponsor, congratulated the team and offered vouchers. This follows JD.com’s strategic partnership with the Jiangsu Provincial Sports Industry Group, aiming to integrate sports, e-commerce and food delivery to enhance fan experience and expand its market reach.

JD.com’s Q2 earnings revealed a 22.4% revenue surge to RMB 356.7 billion, driven by a strong 618 shopping festival and robust performance from JD Retail and JD Logistics. However, aggressive expansion into delivery services, particularly JD Delivery, led to substantial losses (RMB 14.8 billion) within the “new businesses” segment, offsetting retail profit gains. Despite increased user engagement and order volume, these subsidies significantly impacted overall profitability, prompting JD.com to shift towards cross-selling strategies to reduce reliance on its retail business.

Zhang Zetian, “Sister Milk Tea,” is trending online after sharing hiking photos. Known for her Cambridge MBA and role as an investor and mother, she embodies a modern “powerhouse” image. Recent activities include hiking in Bhutan with entrepreneur Yang Tianzhen and providing refreshments to construction workers at JD.com’s Shenzhen headquarters, earning praise for her kindness. Zhang rose to fame in 2015 and married JD.com founder Richard Liu.

As torrential rains caused severe flooding near Beijing, JD.com activated its emergency response, dispatching relief supplies to Miyun by 8 PM. The initial shipment included food, rescue equipment, and medical supplies donated via JD Health and philanthropic brands. JD.com is leveraging its logistics network to expedite supply movement and deploying personnel to assist relief efforts. JD Logistics couriers are aiding cleanup, ensuring last-mile delivery. The response is guided by a policy allowing rapid, decentralized action during national disasters.

JD.com launched its 2026 campus recruitment program, aiming to hire 35,000 individuals, including 20,000 graduates and 15,000 interns. Recruits will participate in a “Five-Year Growth Plan” with personalized development. JD.com emphasizes unrestricted promotions and has consistently increased compensation and incentives. Notably, the company is investing 7 billion RMB in apartments for young professionals in Beijing, with free accommodation for qualifying interns, demonstrating its commitment to attracting and retaining talent.

JD.com launched Seven Fresh Kitchen in Beijing, a new approach to food delivery amid intense market competition. It licenses signature dishes from established restaurants, handling ingredient sourcing, preparation, and delivery. This aims to address consumer concerns over “ghost kitchens” by providing transparent kitchens and focusing on quality. By partnering with restaurants and ensuring their profitability, JD.com leverages its supply chain and brand reputation to offer reliable, high-quality takeout, potentially changing the dynamics of the online food market. Initial response indicates strong consumer demand.

JD.com launched its “Wan Dian Plan,” investing over 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion USD) in the food delivery sector. This ambitious initiative signifies JD.com’