China cracks down on 'ghost kitchens' in food delivery apps
Chinese authorities are implementing stricter regulations on food delivery apps to eliminate 'ghost kitchens' that operate without physical storefronts or valid licenses. The crackdown follows reports of widespread fraud and safety concerns within the delivery industry.
Why it matters
The move signals a broader effort by the Chinese government to exert tighter control over the digital economy and ensure consumer safety in the rapidly growing food delivery sector.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Koh Ewe Getty Images In one province, delivery riders have been roped in to whistleblow on "ghost kitchens" China s food delivery apps will now have to verify restaurants licences and operating addresses, as authorities crack down on thousands of "ghost kitchens" that have raised food safety fears.
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