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Didi Chuxing claimed it's the largest food delivery app in Wuxi city eight days after its launch.

Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China's Super Service App

Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China&#8217;s Super Service App

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Plus, South Korean conglomerate SK Holdings invested in Grab. Mirae Asset Financial Group plans to raise a US$264.8 million fund to invest in Didi Chuxing. 

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Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

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In China, there is a saying that ‘people treat food as god’. In this most populated country in the world, food is the number one issue at all time.

How Food Delivery Applications Turned Big in The Nation of Culinary?

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

China’s Meituan-Dianping could potential also invest in Swiggy again. In February, Meituan, along with Naspers, had just shelled out $100 million for Swiggy.

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Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Deals | Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

China’s largest ride-hailing company is facing challenges from Meituan-Dianping and AutoNavi.

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KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Plus, Go-Jek and Grab are asked to register in Indonesia as transport companies. SoftBank is investing $400 million in Paytm.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China&#8217;s Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

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Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China’s Super Service App

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