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Prada, Wynn, and others are betting on lifestyle experiences to offset slowing retail, but the real shift may be cultural.

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Meituan-Dianping claims to have nabbed one-third of the ride-hailing market in Nanjing and Shanghai.

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Didi Chuxing is reportedly launching a food-delivery service to fight back.

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Tencent-backed Meituan-Dianping has turned a slew of local tech giants into nemesis as it keeps expanding its scope of businesses.

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Meituan-Dianping is the world’s #4 most valuable startup according to CB Insights.

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China’s ride-hailing companies are likely to ignite another price war

Meituan-Dianping to Launch Ride-Hailing Services in Shanghai

Meituan-Dianping is itself a leading player in China’s food delivery scene.

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Meituan-Dianping, Meituan Travel’s parent company, is the world’s #4 most valuable startup.

Meituan Travel Partners with Club Med to Up Rivalry with Alibaba’s Fliggy

Plus, ComforDelGro is spending RMB 71.6 million (S$15 million) to acquire 217 taxi licenses and vehicles to expand its taxi business in Shenyang, China. Spotify reports a billion euros ($1.2 billion) in revenue in Q3 of 2017.