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Biz: Starbucks brings kitchen service

Starbucks has continued to strengthen its collaboration with Alibaba by developing more Star Kitchens in the country to expand its delivery coverage and diversify dining experiences. On Wednesday, the first Star Kitchen opened at a Hema Fresh store in Beijing, the third in the country since October. The kitchen also provides in-store dining services. Facing competition from Luckin Coffee, Starbucks has boosted the development of product varieties and service diversity in recent months.

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