Yum China Raises 2026 Store Targets
The restaurant operator lifted its net new store goal to more than 2,400 after opening 692 locations in the third quarter.
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Coverage of Chinese food focuses on regional traditions, restaurant concepts, popular culinary trends and the preservation of cooking methods. It follows the evolution of global flavors and how specific techniques gain international attention.
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November 3, 2026
Chinese Entrepreneurs Explore Malaysia InvestmentA delegation of more than 30 Chinese private sector entrepreneurs met with the Malaysia-China Business Council in Kuala Lumpur to examine investment opportunities.
October 26, 2026
Chinese Restaurant Awards Reveal 2026 Asia WinnersThe organization recognized culinary excellence across its Elite and Essential 25 Asia lists.
October 22, 2026
Chinese Dragon Cafe Marks 84 Years of ServiceThe restaurant chain celebrates over eight decades of operations with special promotions across its locations.
October 9, 2026
Malaysia Expanded Durian Exports to ChinaMalaysia has ramped up marketing efforts to meet rising Chinese demand for the tropical fruit.
October 8, 2026
China Secured Arctic Council Observer StatusThe nation has maintained its non-member position in the Arctic Council since 2013.
October 6, 2026
U.S. and Chinese Fast-Food Chains Have Expanded OverseasMajor restaurant brands have crossed borders to capture new consumer bases amid shifts in domestic markets.
October 5, 2026
Greater Bay Area Issued New Regional StandardsAuthorities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao have implemented 284 new standards across key service and retail sectors.
October 4, 2026
Chinese Retailers Faked Russian Goods Import OriginStores used Russian imagery and Cyrillic branding to sell locally produced products to Chinese consumers.
October 4, 2026
Film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East Grossed 2.3B YuanThe Chinese production, released in August 2026, focuses on a cook managing a restaurant in Iraq.
October 3, 2026
Malaysia Expanded Durian Exports to ChinaMalaysian businesses launched durian-themed tourism and retail initiatives to capture more of the Chinese market.
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