US lawmaker demands Starbucks close Xinjiang stores
US congressman demands Starbucks shutter newly opened Xinjiang cafés as human rights pressure mounts.
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What happened
Starbucks opened its first stores in China's Xinjiang region. 123 A U.S. congressman demanded Starbucks close its Xinjiang stores on October 02, 2026. 12
Why it matters
Beijing faces accusations of widespread human rights abuses in Xinjiang. 3 Starbucks faces political pressure from U.S. officials over its Xinjiang expansion. 1
What to watch
Starbucks' response to the congressional demand will determine the stores' fate. 12
Sources · 3
[1]Starbucks opens first cafés in China’s troubled Xinjiang
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[2]U.S. Lawmaker Calls on Starbucks (SBUX) to Close Xinjiang Stores Amid Human Rights Concerns
gurufocus.com · via Marketaux
[3]US congressman demands Starbucks close its first stores in China's Xinjiang reut.rs/4rHeM0b
Reuters · Bluesky
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