US Lawmaker Demands Starbucks Close Stores in China's Xinjiang Region

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1A US congressman has demanded that Starbucks close its first stores located in China's Xinjiang region.

A US congressman has demanded that Starbucks close its first stores located in China's Xinjiang region. Investing.com reported that the demand comes as the company faces mounting pressure over its operations in the area, amid broader US political scrutiny regarding human rights issues.

SBUX closed at $94.88 on October 1, 2026, with the stock reaching a session high of $94.99 and a low of $93.77. The American brand faces regulatory and reputational risks in China, its second-largest market, due to ongoing trade and political frictions between the two nations.