It is such a weird moment when you are walking along a street in China with clothes hanging from the windows of nearby houses, Chinese music drifting through the air and you pass a cart filled with Chinese goodies - only to come upon....a Starbucks. It doesn't happen often - but American companies are beginning to integrate themselves into Chinese culture. The success rate is mixed - KFC and Starbucks are doing well, McDonalds(beef, the staple of McDonalds menu, is not popular here) is lagging behind.
As far as shopping, even though the big department stores are in China - you can't beat the street markets for quality and price. The street markets also give you a chance to work on your bargaining skills, an invaluable asset in China.
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