China Beijing
Friendship Store
A historic state-run emporium originally designed to cater to foreign diplomats and expats, offering a variety of goods from China and abroad.
- 17 Jianguomen Outer St Jianwai Street Chaoyang
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In the mid-20th century, Friendship Stores started to appear in China. Only foreigners were allowed to shop using foreign exchange certificates in these state-run stores that stocked foreign goods, uncensored reading materials, and Chinese crafts. Today, anyone can shop for English language books and Chinese souvenirs in the Friendship Shop in Wangfujing, the only Friendship store in Beijing.
laurenmack 2 years ago
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