Starbucks exits the Forbidden City
Starbucks closed its store in Beijing's Forbidden City on Friday after months of controversy over the U.S. coffee-shop chain doing business there.
The decision followed the Forbidden City's announcement that it wants to operate all stores inside the former imperial palace, which is now a museum.
"[W]e have respectfully decided to end our lease agreement," the Seattle coffee chain said.
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The decision followed the Forbidden City's announcement that it wants to operate all stores inside the former imperial palace, which is now a museum.
"[W]e have respectfully decided to end our lease agreement," the Seattle coffee chain said.