China: Office of the State Council’s Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Commission opened investigation into market competition in food delivery platform service industry

On 9 January 2026, the Office of the State Council’s Anti-Monopoly and Anti-Unfair Competition Commission opened an investigation into market competition within the food delivery platform service industry under the Anti-Monopoly Law. According to the Office, while the sector drives consumption and employment, prominent issues such as excessive competition for subsidies, price wars, and traffic control practices have emerged. The Commission's investigation aims to signal competition concerns, assess monopoly risks, and regulate the market order. The Commission intends to conduct on-site verifications, interviews, and questionnaires targeting platform operators and consumers, with the aim of proposing remedial measures and ensuring anti-monopoly compliance.