As Covid-19 cases resurge in China, authorities are discouraging travel for Lunar New Year and inviting the public to order their festive meals online. Photo: SCMP / Roy Issa
Chinese food delivery platforms Ele.me and Meituan ramp up ahead of stay-at-home Spring Festival
- Food delivery platform Meituan Waimai said searches for ‘Lunar New Year meals’ increased 200 per cent compared with the same period last year
- Local authorities have warned, however, that platforms need to keep an eye on food safety and avoid unfair competition
As Covid-19 cases resurge in China, authorities are discouraging travel for Lunar New Year and inviting the public to order their festive meals online. Photo: SCMP / Roy Issa
