Beijing’s Friendship Store Reborn as Trendy Hangout
Once a symbol of exclusivity, Beijing’s Friendship Store has been reborn as a vibrant hub of cafes, bars and boutiques in the Chinese mainland’s capital.
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Once a symbol of exclusivity, Beijing’s Friendship Store has been reborn as a vibrant hub of cafes, bars and boutiques in the Chinese mainland’s capital.
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