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Didi Huoyun wants to expand in major Chinese cities in 2021.

Although group-buying has been around in China way before the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to social distancing measures.

Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and Meituan have all used variable interest entities to dodge rules on capital activity.

Drivers who have completed the procedure will get a “vaccinated” label on the app.

Group-buying businesses have shunned top-tier cities so far.

It is the first time that the health code system, which is administrated by the local government, has been required by ride-hailing services.

Beijing has stepped up its coronavirus response after an increase in cases.

The government wants tech-based consumer services to cover seniors too.