
Beijing Friendship Store Revived as Cultural Hub
Beijing’s iconic Friendship Store transforms from socialist-era luxury emporium to modern cultural hub, blending history with contemporary commerce.
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Beijing’s iconic Friendship Store transforms from socialist-era luxury emporium to modern cultural hub, blending history with contemporary commerce.
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