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From electric vehicle makers to food delivery platforms, large-scale Chinese companies often follow a familiar fast-growth strategy through rapid cash burn and expansion.

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Starbucks cuts prices on select iced beverages in China by 5 yuan on average to attract more customers, amid competition and cautious spending.

The American coffee chain faces a challenge in the country from emerging local chains such as Luckin Coffee and Cotti Coffee.

In other changes, the CTO will now report to the CFO, while its chief legal officer is leaving.

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