GUANGZHOU -- China's food delivery market is expanding at a rapid pace even post-pandemic, more than doubling in the three years through 2023 to reach 1.5 trillion yuan ($208 billion).
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Meituan delivery drivers can be seen buzzing around Guangzhou's office areas on weekdays. (Photo by Takashi Kawakami)
GUANGZHOU -- China's food delivery market is expanding at a rapid pace even post-pandemic, more than doubling in the three years through 2023 to reach 1.5 trillion yuan ($208 billion).