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Alibaba launches Taobao fast-delivery service ahead of time to challenge JD.com, Meituan
The early introduction of the service reflects heightened domestic demand for efficient and affordable delivery of goods ordered online.
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Alibaba gives Taobao on-demand delivery an upgrade in Meituan, JD.com competition
Food delivery service Ele.me is handling orders for Taobao Instant Commerce as e-commerce giants compete on speed.
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Battle of billionaires: China’s food delivery market faces shake up as JD takes on Meituan
The fight escalated this week as both companies accused each other of blocking delivery riders from accepting orders from rival platforms.
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JD.com’s billionaire founder delivers food in publicity stunt to challenge Meituan
The move reflects the e-commerce giant’s commitment to expanding its recently launched food delivery business, analysts say.
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JD.com vs Meituan: accusations of monopolistic practices arise in food delivery rivalry
In a public letter, JD.com accused a ‘rival platform’ of preventing delivery riders from using multiple platforms, for which Meituan was fined in 2021.
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China’s on-demand services market to see ‘clash of titans’ as JD.com takes on Meituan
The new rivalry is a fresh sign of China’s hyper-competitive marketplace, where profit margins have been steadily pushed down.