TOKYO/SHANGHAI -- Chinese tea and coffee shop chains are accelerating their push into Japan, looking to hone products and services in the country's highly competitive market as they pursue global success.
Chains ramp up global expansion with ultralow prices and compact stores

Customers visit an outpost of Chinese chain Mixue in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
TOKYO/SHANGHAI -- Chinese tea and coffee shop chains are accelerating their push into Japan, looking to hone products and services in the country's highly competitive market as they pursue global success.