Overview

• Luo announced on Weibo that he will forgo a defamation lawsuit against founder Jia Guolong and focus on organizing legal aid for consumers pursuing collective claims.
• He said he will arrange lawyers for affected diners via a public email contact and reiterated that he supports clear labeling rather than opposing prepared foods themselves.
• Xibei issued an apology and outlined nine adjustments it says will be completed by October 1, while nationwide in-store kitchen tours remain suspended and the Luo-branded set meal has been removed.
• Earlier, Luo accused Xibei of heavy reliance on prepared dishes at high prices and invited Jia to a live, on-platform discussion after reports that Jia labeled him a “network black society” figure.
• Media note that a National Health Commission–led draft national standard for prepared foods has passed expert review, providing policy context for potential industry regulation.