Do you enjoy donuts?
Three Kyodo News reporters -- Eduardo Martinez, Su Xincheng and Keinosuke Taga -- talk about the return of the popular Japanese chain Mister Donut to the mainland Chinese market after a seven-year absence with the opening of a new shop in Shanghai. Listen as they discuss the tasty treats, their appeal to consumers and how Japanese businesses in China have fared amid recent geopolitical tensions.
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Mister Donut returns to China with opening of new Shanghai shop
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