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CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Starbucks enters Xinjiang in calculated geopolitical risk

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Starbucks struck one of Asia's most closely watched deals last year.

Now it is getting headaches over choices made by a partner that leans toward Beijing.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:41:11 UTC.

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