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Meituan Black Pearl Restaurant Guide Makes Overseas Debut in Singapore: Record-High Southeast Asian Listings, Connecting Global Chinese Communities with World Cuisine
Meituan, China's leading technology-driven retail company, hosted the first-ever overseas ceremony of its renowned "Black Pearl Restaurant Guide" (the "Black Pearl") at Marina Bay in Singapore on April 25. As it expands globally and embraces cutting-edge AI technologies, Meituan not only seeks to help users worldwide eat better and live better, but also to unlock new business opportunities for culinary brands across the globe.
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[{"type":"text","content":"SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Meituan, China's leading technology-driven retail company, hosted the first-ever overseas ceremony of its renowned "Black Pearl Restaurant Guide" (the "Black Pearl") at Marina Bay in Singapore on April 25. As it expands globally and embraces cutting-edge AI technologies, Meituan not only seeks to help users worldwide eat better and live better, but also to unlock new business opportunities for culinary brands across the globe.","length":496,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"As the first international food guide rooted in Chinese dining standards, the "Black Pearl" has served approximately 130 million users since its inception. This year, the Guide shines a spotlight on 55 overseas restaurants, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth in international listings. Tokyo leads the way with 30 restaurants, while Singapore and Bangkok each achieved record highs since the guide's debut in 2018. Notably, two Singaporean restaurants earned the highest honor—the prestigious 3-Diamond rating this year.","length":549,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Wei Wei, Vice President of Meituan and the company's head of the in-store dining division, described the ceremony as a major milestone in the global expansion of Meituan's ranking products. He highlighted the platform's use of advanced AI technologies to streamline user decision-making. Moving forward, Meituan aims to integrate AI and expertly curated recommendations to seamlessly connect users with quality restaurants, hotels, and attractions, enabling efficient connections between consumers and premium businesses.","length":533,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Over Half of Chinese Tourists Show Strong Preference for Fine Dining When Travelling Abroad; Southeast Asia's "Black Pearl" Listings Hit a Record High","length":164,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"In recent years, Chinese tourists have demonstrated a rising preference for premium dining experiences while travelling abroad. According to Meituan data, more than half of Chinese tourists opted for fine dining experiences during cross-border journeys in 2024. During the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, over 85% of Chinese domestic users browsed or searched for information on overseas Black Pearl r...