Starbucks China is venturing beyond food and beverages to launch its first apparel line across the country, as companies in the tea and coffee sector increasingly embrace lifestyle and cultural merchandise to drive growth. Over 400 Starbucks stores nationwide have been selling the “Bearista Town” collection since May 26, featuring utility vests for 399 yuan ($59), embroidered T-shirts for 279 yuan and hooded jackets costing up to 459 yuan. Previously, Starbucks’ retail merchandise largely centered on drink-ware, with limited T-shirt offerings. The new collection, unveiled through Starbucks’ mini-program, also includes…
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Pakistan and China began their remarkable journey of friendship and cooperation 75 years ago with the establishment of diplomatic relations. Since then, we have built a partnership defined by trust, consistency, and the ability to stand together through difficult times and shifting global realities. What began as a diplomatic engagement has evolved into a model of enduring cooperation between our two nations. This relationship is also deeply personal for me. My late father in law, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, believed strongly in building lasting ties…
China to grow 4.4% in 2026, IMF forecasts
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday projected China’s economy to expand by 4.4 percent in 2026, a forecast that underscores the country’s resilience amid global headwinds from the Middle East conflict. The forecast was unveiled during the 2026 Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, or WBG, held in Washington from April 13 to 19. The latest World Economic Outlook was released as the heads of the IMF, the WBG, and the International Energy Agency met on Monday to coordinate their response to the conflict, one day…