8:01 Kr: Sam’s Club chief procurement officer Zhang Qing has submitted his resignation; Doubao’s daily revenue is less than one million; platforms may not use long-term, large-scale subsidies to disrupt market order, and new rules for food delivery platforms are open for public comment

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This roundup centers on a leadership change at Walmart China, where Sam's Club China chief procurement officer Zhang Qing has submitted his resignation. It also notes additional management moves, including a strategic vice president transition and interim coverage for the procurement role. Beyond the personnel update, the piece briefly covers a new draft rule on food-delivery platform subsidies and several AI and market headlines. The most relevant business signal is the organizational change at a major retail operator, which can affect vendor relationships, sourcing, and operational priorities.

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