( September 29, 2025, 07:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation convened in-platform merchants and delivery riders on Friday to discuss challenges in the fast-growing food-delivery sector. Luo Wen, the head of the administration, stressed that while the sector shows strong momentum and wide market potential, it faces mounting pressures around competition, food safety and worker protection. Regulators pledged to step up oversight, tighten enforcement and push platforms to take responsibility for safe operations and fair competition. Authorities will also accelerate a national standard on food-delivery platform services to build a predictable policy environment and foster healthy, sustainable growth in the sector.The statement follows:...
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