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🟠 Burger King attacks McDonald’s in China
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Today’s edition is written by:
Michael, Quirin, Robert, and Thomas
☕️ Good morning, friends,
Spain’s King Felipe is currently on a state visit to China. The main topic? Spanish ham. 🐷
Spain has become China’s top pork supplier. This year, exports rose 8 % to around €700 million, while Denmark, the Netherlands, and the US all saw declines.
We’re already looking forward to more Iberian ham sizzling in Chinese woks.
Highlights: Asia kicked off the week in high spirits. Hopes for an end to the U.S. government shutdown lifted sentiment across Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Seoul. Investors are now looking forward to fresh economic data once Washington gets back up and running.
TOP BIT
🍔 Burger King launches XXL expansion in China
The battle for China’s fast-food throne has begun.
Burger King is kicking off its biggest growth push in years.
The global chain has formed a joint venture with Chinese investor CPE, aiming to grow from around 1,250 to over 4,000 stores by 2035.
The Details
💰 3.5 billion reasons: CPE is investing …