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[quote=ROGERINCA,36485]Two points:

#1.  First, for clarification, Quote:  Rui said "The Forbidden City is a symbol of China's cultural heritage. Starbucks in a symbol of ‘lower middle class’ culture in the west“.

The lower middle class in America, does not drink Starbucks !!  They cannot afford the cost   It is a symbol of some middle, and mostly upper middle and upper class status/culture in my western country.

#2.  This is a decision only for China and the Chinese people to make.  I understand the sensitivity of an historic site.

Last, I am aligned with my friend from Canada;  I enjoy coffee, but I do not drink Starbucks coffee.  I think Starbucks coffee is overrated.  I think it tastes terrible, and they serve it too hot.  Moreover, it is too expensive !!  Many other outlets in my area serve superior tasting coffee for less than half the price !!  Most good hotels, restaurants and breakfast shops in my state, serve Farmer Brothers brand; it has been around for decades, it is not trendy, it is just flavorful, satisfying and not so expensive !!  Why pay more for bad !!?? Again, Starbucks is not about a really great cup of coffee; it is about status and trendy image.  All of which, is fleeting, in today’s consumer market.

This is my opinion :)

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