# Chuhai

The Bitter Aftertaste of Success: Molly Tea’s New York Legal War

Molly Tea’s highly successful New York expansion has collapsed into a legal battle between the brand headquarters and its local partner over equity stakes and franchise agreements. The dispute, resulting in stores rebranding as '? Tea', underscores the growing pains of Chinese brands struggling to adapt to Western legal and business norms.

SoBiz2026年6月22日 08:08

#Molly Tea#Chinese Brands#Chuhai

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Business

A Gambler’s Second Act: The Disgraced Founder of Gionee Rebuilds in Indonesia

After vanishing in 2018 following a billion-yuan gambling scandal and the collapse of Gionee, founder Liu Lirong has resurfaced in Indonesia. He is currently heading Starlead, a furniture brand supported by a network of former Gionee executives and Chinese supply chains.

SoBiz2026年4月17日 05:28

#Liu Lirong#Gionee#Indonesia