JD’s bold entry into the highly competitive food delivery space is a direct challenge to industry leaders such as Meituan. JD’s food delivery service is an extension of its broader push into instant retail. This new food delivery service is expected to integrate seamlessly with JD’s existing logistics network, which has been a key advantage for the company in its push for higher operational efficiency. JD’s logistics advantage — particularly its ability to leverage the existing JD Logistics infrastructure — could help reduce operational costs and improve delivery efficiency. Meituan, with its extensive rider network and mature infrastructure, holds a dominant position in the market, which includes everything from food delivery to ride-hailing services.