Friendship Store

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Friendship Store

store, Beijing, China

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The Friendship Store still operates in Jianguomenwai. In the past, when it was the only place to buy Western goods, it mainly served foreign residents and visitors, although some Chinese—usually cadres or those who received foreign-currency remittances from relatives living abroad—were allowed to shop there. Although…
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The Friendship Store still operates in Jianguomenwai. In the past, when it was the only place to buy Western goods, it mainly served foreign residents and visitors, although some Chinese—usually cadres or those who received foreign-currency remittances from relatives living abroad—were allowed to shop there. Although…
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