Meituan

Meituan launched a rewards program for delivery riders during China’s Gaokao to support students. Riders assisting with emergencies like forgotten IDs or transportation issues can receive bonuses and recognition as “Pioneer Riders.” The platform also exempts riders from penalties if their deliveries are delayed due to helping students or road closures related to the exam.

Meituan reported strong Q1 revenue of 86.6B yuan ($11.9B), up 18% YoY, reinforcing its 65% dominance in China’s food delivery sector. CEO Wang Xing vowed to defend market leadership as JD.com injects $1.4B into its new “100 Million Subsidy” program, covering 126 cities with 300,000 partnered restaurants. While JD offers up to 25-yuan daily coupons to challenge competitors, Meituan counters with AI-driven logistics and enhanced membership benefits. Analysts suggest the rivalry may pressure margins but spur service quality improvements, accelerating industry consolidation in the $150B market.

Meituan reported strong Q1 2025 earnings, with total revenue reaching RMB 86.6 billion ($12.2 billion), driven by its ultra-fast delivery service Instashopping hitting 500 million users. Millennials (18-34) constitute 55% of users, fueling a 135% YoY surge in daily FMCG orders and 88% growth in electronics sales. The company invested RMB 5.8 billion in AI logistics optimization and plans a $14.1 billion three-year initiative for supply chain innovation and drone networks, aligning with China’s goal to achieve RMB 4 trillion instant retail GMV by 2027. CEO Wang Xing highlighted real-time delivery as reshaping consumer expectations.