Chinese food and beverage brands, such as Mixue Group, are rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, surpassing big American chains like Starbucks and McDonald’s. Mixue’s affordable offerings of ice cream, coffee, and bubble tea drinks have gained popularity, with over 45,000 stores worldwide. This trend reflects China’s growing commercial and cultural influence in neighboring economies, as Chinese F&B brands open over 6,100 outlets in Southeast Asia, signaling a shift towards valuing Chinese products for their quality and value.
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Ancient dinosaur footprints, dating back 110-115 million years, were uncovered in Northwest Travis County, Texas, following recent flooding that exposed them. Confirmed by UT paleontologists, the tracks include those of carnivorous dinosaurs similar to Acrocanthosaurus and possibly the herbivorous Paluxysaurus, Texas's state dinosaur. Want More Context? 🔎
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