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2025.08.06 17:19 GMT+8

The Reinvention of the Beijing Friendship Store

Updated 2025.08.06 17:19 GMT+8
CGTN

Once a symbol of status and exclusivity, the iconic Beijing Friendship Store has undergone a dramatic transformation. Decades after its heyday, the historic complex is finding new life as a hub for cafes, bars and boutique stores. CGTN’s Lyne Lin explores how this revamped space is finding new purpose in the Chinese capital.

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