Starbucks Buys local Beijing Coffee Company for Chinese Expansion

Wow - so Starbucks has finally done it - crossed over into China. I think this is pretty monumental for the coffee company's future growth. Starbucks already has about 60 stores in China this purchase of the Beijing Mei De Coffee Co means that Starbucks path to expansion into China has opened up dramatically. I just wonder how in the world am I ever going to be able to acquire that many more City Mugs??? I think I would need to add a room just for the City Mugs from China. But it will be fun to see what other great merchandise and unique collectibles are created as a result of this expansion.

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