Hong Kong, 12 June 2026 – Alibaba Group Holding has made a US$1.5 billion offer to acquire Chinese grocery delivery firm Pupu, intensifying its battle with Meituan and JD.com for dominance in China’s fast-moving instant retail market.

The proposed deal places Alibaba at the centre of a new bidding contest for one of China’s remaining independent online grocery platforms. Pupu, based in Fujian, has built a strong position in fresh grocery delivery, operating a 30-minute delivery network across several Chinese provinces. Its scale, logistics footprint and consumer reach make it a highly strategic asset at a time when China’s internet giants are racing to control more daily consumer transactions.

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Rebecca Hsu

Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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