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Chinese Chains Expand in U.S. Amid Economic Tensions

12/6/2025

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Chinese food and beverage chains are expanding into the United States as they seek growth amid ongoing U.S.-China economic tensions.
New tea shops in New York and Los Angeles are offering drinks topped with milk or cheese foam.
In California, fried chicken sandwich restaurants attract customers with low-cost fast-food options.
Many brands operate thousands of locations in China and are pursuing opportunities in American cities to ease home-market competition.

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Chinese food and beverage chains are expanding into the United States as they seek growth amid ongoing U.S.-China economic tensions.
New tea shops in New York and Los Angeles are offering drinks topped with milk or cheese foam.
In California, fried chicken sandwich restaurants attract customers with low-cost fast-food options.
Many brands operate thousands of locations in China and are pursuing opportunities in American cities to ease home-market competition.