CHINA BULLETIN: U.S. Ratchets Up Strategic Tariffs
In this week’s issue strategic China tariffs from Washington, ‘Big Short’ investor buys China stocks and a diaper maker finds riches in Russia. On a scale of 1 to 100,…
Hong Kong’s Café de Coral takes go-slow approach to Mainland dining market
The fast-food chain said its profit doubled in its latest fiscal year, as it makes strong progress in China’s Pearl Delta region, also known as the Greater Bay Area Key…
Yum China revs up restaurant expansion, share repurchases
The operator of the KFC and Pizza Hut chains in China spent a record $745 million on share buybacks and dividends in the first quarter of 2024 Key Takeaways: Yum…
Yum China expands footprint in lower-tier cities to drive growth amid growing consumer caution
The operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in China posted 21% revenue growth last year, led by aggressive new store opening and price widening campaigns to capture new customers…
CHINA BULLETIN: China-India Tensions Flare with New Arrests
In this week’s issue new China-India tensions, BYD overtakes Tesla, and Boeing emerges from the China doghouse. On a scale of 1 to 100, we give the week a 55…
KFC plucks up major milestone with 10,000th China store opening
The chain launched its latest store in the city of Hangzhou 36 years after becoming the first Western fast food operator in China Key Takeaways: KFC has opened its 10,000th…
Yum China ‘rediscovers’ its fast-food roots in budget-conscious times
The operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in China has been expanding its price range to tap underserved consumers Key Takeaways: Yum China reported record third-quarter revenue and adjusted…