Source: China – South China Morning Post“Three Starbucks peach lattes for 84.90 yuan [US$12]”, a live streaming host tells viewers on Douyin, China’s popular short-video platform. “Three, two, one – the link is up. Don’t miss this deal, babes.”
As Starbucks’ planned sale of a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, announced three months ago, awaits regulatory clearance, the US coffee chain has stepped up its push into China’s heated live streaming shopping race, using discounts to bring down the cost per cup.
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