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Taiwanese Writers Who Write in Coffee Shops
Taipei’s writers like Lu Yiqing often write in cafés due to small homes and a city culture built around public spaces.
SCAA Barista Level 1 & 2 Certification Courses in Beijing
Learn how to become a certified SCAA Barista—Level 1 and 2 courses ran Sept 20–26, 2012, in Beijing, your chance to earn international credentials.
Pacific Coffee Expands to 16 Stores, Targets Tier 2 & 3 Cities
Pacific Coffee now has 16 mainland China stores, falling short of its 50-store goal for four first-tier cities. The brand shifts focus to smaller urban markets.
Coffee-Flavored Mooncakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival
Explore coffee-infused and fruit-flavored mooncakes from Starbucks, Pacific, Costa, and ice cream brands like Häagen-Dazs and DQ this Mid-Autumn.
Pacific, 85°C, and Starbucks Enter Zhuzhou’s Coffee Market
Three major coffee chains—Pacific, 85°C, and Starbucks—are opening locations in Zhuzhou, intensifying competition in the city’s growing coffee scene.
Starbucks to Open 1,500 Stores in China by 2015
Starbucks aims to have 1,500 stores in mainland China by 2015, making it the brand’s largest market outside the US.
SCAE Courses Coming to Beijing CBC in Late 2012
Four SCAE Level 1 courses—Coffee Skills Program modules—are running in Beijing from November 28 to December 5, 2012.
Pacific Coffee vs Starbucks: Why China Resources Gives It an Edge
Pacific Coffee aims for 1,000 stores in China, backed by China Resources. Here’s how it compares to Starbucks in market reach and strategy.
FrontStreet & GABEE. Launch 8th Anniversary Coffee T-Shirt
Celebrate eight years of FrontStreet Coffee and GABEE. with a limited-edition coffee t-shirt, now available online with bold design and premium cotton.
Luxury Brands and New Retail Arrive in Guangzhou
Over 200 new brands, including 70 international debuts, are entering Guangzhou’s retail scene, with luxury heavyweights like Louis Vuitton and Chanel opening flagship stores.
LAVAZZA Opens First Guangzhou Store at Gaode Plaza
Italian coffee brand LAVAZZA has launched its first Guangzhou outlet at Gaode Plaza, part of a Q3 retail boom in the city.
US CHC Specialty Coffee Bean Tasting in Guangzhou
Coffee Holding Company (CHC), a US-listed specialty coffee firm, brings its first shipment of green beans to China. Taste samples at a Sept 29 event in Guangzhou.
Coffee Salon and Bakery Guild Join China’s Science Day Event
Coffee Salon set up a booth at Beijing’s National Science Popularization Day, serving coffee and teaching cupping and brewing basics alongside the Bakery Guild.
12 New International Brands Join Wuxi’s Nanchan Temple Historic District
Costa Coffee, Lumière Cinema, and 10 other global brands are opening in Wuxi’s newly recognized national-level Nanchan Temple & Qingming Bridge historic district.
McDonald’s Sues Over Trademark Battle With 'W' Logo
McDonald’s sued to cancel a Chinese 'W' trademark, claiming it copied its iconic 'M'. The court case explores branding, consumer confusion, and trademark law.
Pacific Coffee Hits 100 Stores in Mainland China
Pacific Coffee opens its 100th store in Beijing and launches its first branded capsule machine with 9 drink varieties and a charity art collaboration.
McDonald’s Opens First Airport Location in Fujian With McCafé
McDonald’s has opened its first airport location in Fujian at Fuzhou Changle International Airport, featuring a 330㎡ space with 117 seats and a dedicated McCafé area.
Shanghai’s New 'Friends'-Themed Café Inside 1933 Creative Park
A Central Perk replica café has opened in Shanghai’s 1933 Creative Park, complete with orange sofas, HUGSY the penguin, and classic show decor.
Pacific Coffee Opens Largest China Store in Qingdao
Pacific Coffee’s largest China outlet opens at Qingdao’s Licang Wanda Plaza, featuring kid and meeting zones. The brand now runs seven stores in Qingdao.
Starbucks Opens First Store in Taizhou, China
Starbucks has launched its first Taizhou location in Luqiao, attracting loyal fans with its CBS ARTUSAN-style design and classic coffee atmosphere.