Overview
- Bloomberg-sourced reports say Amap will let restaurants generate immersive 3D interiors by uploading photos or short videos.
- Alibaba plans an initial limited free offering for selected businesses to encourage adoption, according to the reports.
- The initiative targets gains in China’s local services and dining market where Meituan is dominant, building on Alibaba’s recent incentives via Amap and Ele.me.
- Investor reaction was positive, with Alibaba shares rising in Monday trading following the reports.
- The push comes in a sector under regulatory scrutiny after SAMR met major platforms in 2025 to address price-led competition.