A new wave of Chinese food and beverages hit Southeast Asia

Despite success, supply chain and localization issues remain

20240823 Haidilao

People wait outside Haidilao, a Chinese hotpot restaurant chain in China. The chain began its international expansion in 2012 with an outlet in Singapore's historic riverside district of Clarke Quay. © Reuters

FENG YIMING and ELISE MAK, Caixin

Forget kung pao chicken and sweet and sour pork. There's a new wave of food and beverage chains flowing out of China, and it's all about Sichuan hot pot, braised chicken rice and pickle fish soup -- as well as mainstays like bubble tea.

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