US Congressman Demands Starbucks Close Xinjiang Stores
· Business · Reuters, 朝日新聞
A US congressman has formally requested that Starbucks shut down its retail operations in the Xinjiang region of China. The demand follows ongoing international scrutiny regarding human rights conditions in the area. Starbucks currently maintains a presence in the region, which has become a focal point for Western legislative pressure on multinational corporations. The request seeks to align the company's regional footprint with broader US policy concerns. The report does not specify the company's official response or any immediate plans to alter its business strategy in China.
Why it matters
The demand places Starbucks in the middle of escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and China, potentially impacting the company's ability to operate in its second-largest global market.
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