Meituan's Wei Wei: Chinese consumers have already led the exploration of experiencing world cuisine through AI globally.

On March 23, 2026, the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for China, Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas regions was launched in Singapore. Wei Wei, Vice President of Meituan and General Manager of Meituan's dine-in catering business, stated that Chinese consumers have been leading the way globally in exploring world cuisines with the help of AI. Data shows that during the 2026 Spring Festival, page views for "Overseas Cuisine/Restaurants" on Meituan and Dianping increased by nearly 20% compared to before the festival, with AI assistant Xiaotuan becoming a new way for diners and restaurants to communicate. Currently, Black Pearl is growing in sync with Chinese diners' real travel radius, consumption interests, and lifestyle. The newly released 2026 Black Pearl Overseas Ranking includes a total of 135 restaurants in 7 cities, reflecting an 18.4% increase from last year.