China's market watchdog summons three food delivery platforms for regulated development

A delivery man works in Beijing, capital of China, June 11, 2024. (Photo/Xinhua)

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and four other government departments recently summoned three major Chinese food delivery platforms—JD.com, Meituan, and Ele.me—to address core issues in the food delivery industry, SAMR announced on its official social media account on Tuesday.

The departments called on the platform companies to collaborate in safeguarding the rights of consumers, platform-based operators, and delivery riders. They emphasized compliance with laws and regulations in areas such as e-commerce, fair competition and anti monopoly, and food safety.

Platform companies were urged to uphold social responsibility, strengthen internal governance, and engage in lawful and fair competition. SAMR also stressed the need for fostering a healthy market environment, protecting the legal rights of all stakeholders, and promoting the regulated and sustainable growth of the platform economy.