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US: Strong Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Gusty Winds to Seattle Area

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert for strong thunderstorms across the Seattle area on Wednesday, April 15, warning of marble-sized hail and strong winds.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle 4

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle 3

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle 2

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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US: Seahawks Hold Super Bowl Victory Parade in Downtown Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks held a victory parade in downtown Seattle on Wednesday, February 11, after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. The celebration route ran along 4th Avenue from Washington Street to Cedar Street, as fans gathered to honor the team’s championship.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Alaska Air IT Outage Grounds Flights for Hours, Forcing Flight Cancellations

Alaska Airlines restored operations on Friday, October 24, after a major technology outage on Thursday grounded flights nationwide, causing over 400 cancellations and disrupting travel for more than 49,000 passengers. The airline confirmed the system outage was not a cyber attack but has not provided details on its cause, marking the second such incident this year. This video shows the chaos and the large amount of luggage at the baggage claim area at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, caused by the system failure.

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US: Hail Hits Seattle Area Amid Isolated Thunderstorms

Hail and heavy rain hit the Seattle area on Sunday, October 12, as isolated thunderstorms moved through the Puget Sound region. In the suburb of Bothell, hail briefly covered streets and limited visibility for drivers before rain washed it away.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Western Washington

Severe thunderstorms moved through western Washington on Sunday, October 12, bringing lightning and hail to parts of the area.

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Baseball: Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki's career highlights

File photo shows Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki's first plate appearance during his major league debut in a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 3, 2001. Ichiro became the first Asian player inducted to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27, 2025.

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US: Stabbing at Rainier Valley Safeway, Suspect in Custody

A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times inside the Rainier Valley Safeway in Seattle on Sunday, July 20. Police quickly arrested a 64-year-old suspect and recovered the weapon. The motive for the attack is under investigation.

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US: Anti-ICE Protest in Seattle Escalates Into Clashes, Several Arrested 2

Hundreds of anti-ICE demonstrators marched through Seattle on Wednesday, June 11, to protest recent nationwide ICE raids. The demonstration began peacefully but later escalated into clashes involving fireworks, a dumpster fire, and several arrests.

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US: Anti-ICE Protesters March Through Seattle, Surround Federal Building 2

Hundreds of anti-ICE demonstrators marched through Seattle on Wednesday, June 11, and surrounded the Federal Building to protest recent nationwide ICE raids.

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US: Anti-ICE Protest in Seattle Escalates Into Clashes, Several Arrested

Hundreds of anti-ICE demonstrators marched through Seattle on Wednesday, June 11, to protest recent nationwide ICE raids. The demonstration began peacefully but later escalated into clashes involving fireworks, a dumpster fire, and several arrests.

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US: Anti-ICE Protesters March Through Seattle, Surround Federal Building

Hundreds of anti-ICE demonstrators marched through Seattle on Wednesday, June 11, and surrounded the Federal Building to protest recent nationwide ICE raids.

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US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 3

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

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US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 5

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

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US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 4

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

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US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 2

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

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US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

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US: Protest on UW Campus Against Speaking Event Featuring Anti-Trans Activists 2

A protest was staged on campus at the University of Washington two nights in a row on Tuesday, May 6. Tuesday's protest came as the speech event featuring Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk, activists who oppose transgender women competing in women's sports.

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US: Protest on UW Campus Against Speaking Event Featuring Anti-Trans Activists

A protest was staged on campus at the University of Washington two nights in a row on Tuesday, May 6. Tuesday's protest came as the speech event featuring Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk, activists who oppose transgender women competing in women's sports.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Night Sky in Western Washington 2

Severe thunderstorms with intense lightning swept through western Washington on Wednesday night, March 26, causing spectacular electrical displays.

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US: Big Snowflakes Fall in North Bend, Washington

Big snowflakes fell in North Bend, Washington, outskirts of the Seattle metropolitan area on Monday, March 17.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Sweeps Through Western Washington, Thousands Lose Power

A severe thunderstorm hit western Washington on Monday, February 24, prompting a high wind warning for the region and leaving thousands in Seattle without power.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington 3

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington 4

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington 2

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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US: Snow Falls In Seattle As Winter Weather Sweeps Washington

Winter weather swept through Washington on Monday, February 3, bringing snow to the Seattle area as part of an atmospheric river event.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Whips Through Pacific Northwest

An intense storm system called a "bomb cyclone" whipped through the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, November 19. The storm killed two people and left more than half a million households from Washington to California without power.

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US: Storm System Moves Into Western Washington, More Rains Expected

A storm system moves into western Washington, as the National Weather Service forecast much more rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow on Monday, November 11.

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US: Security Breach Prompts Checkpoint Delays And Long Lines At Sea-Tac Airport

A security breach caused long lines at security checkpoints at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday night, April 21. Screenings resumed around 9 p.m. but details of the breach were not disclosed.

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US: 46 People Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Road To Sea-Tac Airport 2

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the expressway leading to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for several hours on Monday, April 15 bringing traffic to a standstill. The blockade was cleared at around 6:00 p.m and 46 people were arrested, according to reports.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Mariners

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, on April 14, 2024.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Mariners

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, on April 14, 2024.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Mariners

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, on April 14, 2024.

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US: 46 People Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Road To Sea-Tac Airport

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the expressway leading to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for several hours on Monday, April 15 bringing traffic to a standstill. The blockade was cleared at around 6:00 p.m and 46 people were arrested, according to reports.

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the booth of Starbucks at the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 24, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers chat at a Starbucks store featuring local intangible cultural heritage elements in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 27, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers look at a production line for packing coffee beans at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 24, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 24, 2023 shows the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in east China's Shanghai. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members perform cup testing on raw coffee beans at a Starbucks Farmer Support Center in Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Nov. 28, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Hu Chao)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member shows samples of raw and roasted coffee beans at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 24, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor learns about coffee products at the booth of Starbucks in the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 28, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member arranges coffee bean products on shelves at the Starbucks China Coffee Innovation Park in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 18, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Wenhui)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A barista brews coffee at the Starbucks China Coffee Innovation Park in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province, Sept. 19, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Ji Chunpeng)

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CHINA-STARBUCKS-COFFEE INDUSTRIAL CHAIN (CN)

(231201) -- BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A barista brews coffee at the Starbucks Beijing Xitieying Wanda signing store in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 23, 2023. At the ongoing China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), U.S. coffee giant Starbucks has attracted great attention through its coffee industrial chain and products. Starbucks entered the Chinese mainland in 1999 and now operates more than 6,800 stores in over 250 cities in China. In 2012, a Starbucks Farmer Support Center was set up in Pu'er of Yunnan Province, the first of its kind in Asia, to further bolster the local coffee farming community. In 2017, Starbucks opened a Roastery location in Shanghai, its second after the one in Seattle in Washington state on the U.S. west Pacific. This September, Starbucks opened a new coffee innovation park in Kunshan of Jiangsu Province, the company's largest manufacturing and distribution investment outside the United States. (Xinhua/Liu Mengqi)