Meituan
Meituan is an internet platform for local life services, founded in March 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in September 2018. Officially, it describes itself as “A Tech-driven Retail Company” following a “Retail + Technology” strategy, with the mission “We help people eat better, live better.” Consumer services run through apps such as Meituan Waimai (food delivery) and Dianping, covering everyday scenarios from food delivery to in-store consumption.
Usage and boundaries
Meituan’s main entry points are mobile apps such as the Meituan app; the official website provides company information, download links, and merchant services. Products and services on the platform are fulfilled by merchants and the delivery network, with prices and rules varying by region and service; the current in-platform terms govern.
Discussion in the show
In Weekly #004’s chapter “Muse: A Personal Agent for Everyone,” discussing what would happen if a Chinese platform opened an agent ecosystem, Orange says “would Meituan want to connect? Definitely” in the Chinese transcript, naming Meituan as a party that would eagerly join, alongside Fliggy; Yang Pan then notes that booking flights and hotels would also need to be covered. This is a hypothetical industry discussion, not an official plan of Meituan.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of company is Meituan?
An internet platform for local life services such as food delivery and in-store consumption, officially positioned as a tech-driven retail company.
Is Meituan a public company?
It has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since September 2018.
Where is Meituan’s official website?
The official website is meituan.com; the main consumer entry point is the Meituan mobile app.