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China Launches Antitrust Probe into Food Delivery Giants
1/13/2026
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Story summary
- China's top antitrust body has launched a probe into competition practices among food delivery platforms, focusing on subsidies and price wars.
- The State Council's investigation will include on-site inspections and interviews to assess competitive behavior under antitrust laws.
- Meituan's stock rose 6.6% after the announcement.
- Alibaba's stock rose 5.3% after the announcement.
- Analysts expect the scrutiny could stabilize pricing and improve profit margins.
