
The Chinese Coffee Giant Taking on Starbucks
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Wed Jul 30 2025
Show Notes
A delicious corporate rivalry is brewing! After an accountingfraud scandal nearly derailed its rise, Luckin Coffee has become the top-selling coffee chain in China. Now it’s expanding stateside, with two new locations in New York City. WSJ’s Hannah Miao explains why Luckin’s tech-forward business model made it a winner in China, and whether Starbucks can fend off the competition by returning to its coffee house roots. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
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