A customer’s complaint about a disappointing cake kicked off a massive investigation that uncovered thousands of “ghost” food vendors in China, resulting in staggering fines for some of the country’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In early February, I was invited to visit a discreet industrial building just outside Beijing’s historic city ...

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China’s fast-food and beverage brands have an opportunity to expand in the United States and escape cutthroat competition at home. Drinks topped with cheese foam. Fried chicken sandwiches. Hot pot and ...